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 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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Harm Reduction
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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–compuls