Cilentra Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Escitalopram

Indications/Uses

Major depressive episodes. Panic disorder w/ or w/o agoraphobia. Generalised anxiety disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Major depressive episodes, generalised anxiety disorder & obsessive-compulsive disorder 10 mg once daily. May be increased to a max of 20 mg daily. Panic disorder w/ or w/o agoraphobia Initially 5 mg for the 1st wk before increasing to 10 mg daily. May be further increased up to a max of 20 mg daily. Elderly >65 yr Initially ½ the usual recommended dose & consider lower max dose. Reduced hepatic function; poor CYP2C19 metaboliser Initially 5 mg daily for the 1st 2 wk. May be increased to 10 mg daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Concomitant treatment w/ non-selective, irreversible MAOIs; pimozide.

MIMS Class

Antidepressants

ATC Classification

N06AB10 - escitalopram ; Belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Used in the management of depression.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cilentra tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Cilentra tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Cilentra

escitalopram

Manufacturer:

Sun Pharma