Lexapro
Escitalopram tablets for depression and generalised anxiety disorder. It boosts serotonin levels in the brain, helping stabilise mood.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Escitalopram
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg · 20mg
This listing uses Lexapro as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Lexapro vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Lexapro details
- Alternative names
- escitalopram
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SSRI
- Known off-label uses
- panic disorder; social anxiety disorder
- Contraindications
- MAO inhibitor therapy; pimozide use
- Minor side effects
- nausea; somnolence; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; anorexia; sexual dysfunction
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Forest Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 1–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Aspirin; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adolescents over twelve years and adults.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Escitalopram tablets for depression and generalised anxiety disorder. It boosts serotonin levels in the brain, helping stabilise mood.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits synaptic serotonin reuptake, boosting neurotransmitter availability in central brain networks.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Potential neonatal withdrawal symptoms. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Lexapro is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Escitalopram, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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