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Escitalopram

Escitalopram, sold under the brand names Lexapro and Cipralex, among others, is an antidepressant medication of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It is mainly used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), and social anxiety disorder. Escitalopram is taken by mouth. For commercial use, it is formulated as an oxalate salt exclusively.

Escitalopram molecular structure
Escitalopram molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.

Also known as: Lexapro, Cipralex

Classification

  • Chemical: Medicine
  • Tag: Pharmaceutical
  • Tag: Ssri
  • Tag: Antidepressant

Effects

  • Sedation
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Anxiolysis
  • Excessive Yawning
  • Mood Lift
  • Dizziness
  • Anxiety
  • Irritability
  • Emotionality Suppression
  • Confusion
  • Dehydration
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Auditory Hallucination
  • Visual Acuity Suppression
  • External Hallucination

Routes of Administration

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Escitalopram - DrugsPRO Substanzleitfaden

Escitalopram: Escitalopram, sold under the brand names Lexapro and Cipralex, among others, is an antidepressant medication of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It is mainly used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive–compuls

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