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  • Depression, also known as major depressive disorder, is a very serious and severe mental health illness that has a negative impact on how you think, feel, and act, leading to a loss of motivation and a chronic sad mood. Suicide attempts are possible as a result of this. Escitalopram is a medicine used to treat depression.

A generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by a persistent fear that interferes with daily life. Escitalopram is a medicine used to treat generalized anxiety disorder.

Contradications

  • Escitalopram is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Escitalopram or other components present in this medicine.
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are a type of medicine used to treat depression. Escitalopram should not be used in conjunction with Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) since it increases the danger of serotonin syndrome (increased serotonin level in the body).

Side effects

The side effects of this medication include sexual dysfunction, anxiety, tremor (shaking), myalgia (pain in muscles), arthralgia (pain in joints), weight gain, abnormal dreams, fatigue (tiredness), GI upset (stomach upset), sweating, nausea, drowsiness, insomnia (inability to sleep), dry mouth, fever, sinus infections, and dizziness.

Expert Advice

  • Take this medication with or without meals.
  • Avoid alcohol and caffeine while on this medication
  • Contact your doctor immediately if there is an allergic reaction to this medication or any of the side effects appear.
  • Do not stop taking this medication all of a sudden. Consult your doctor before leaving this medication suddenly.

FAQs

What are the uses of Escitalopram?

This medication is used for the treatment of depression.

How to store Escitalopram?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

When should I contact my prescriber?

Contact your prescriber if there is severe headache, nightmares, lack of sleep, irritability, confusion and abdominal disturbances.

What is the dosage in adults?

The dosage in adults is 10mg once daily, increasing maximum to 20mg once daily if required.

Is it recommended in children?

No, this medication is not recommended in children.

Medicines containing escitalopram

Seradep 5mg

By Barrett

Pack size: 14

Rs.160

Seradep 10mg

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Pack size: 14

Rs.190

Citanew 10mg

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Pack size: 1x14's

Rs.438.89

Morcet 10mg

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Citanew 5mg

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Rs.336.3

Citofas 10mg 10 mg

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Pack size: 1 x 14's

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Cipralex 20mg

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Citanew 20mg

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Pack size: 1x14's

Rs.638.4

Morcet 20mg

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Pack size: 1x14's

Rs.658.94

CITOFAST 10MG

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Rs.130

Ufrim 10 mg 10mg

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Pack size: 1x14's

Rs.386

Ufrim 20 mg 20mg

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Pack size: 1x14's

Rs.380

Estar 5mg

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Pack size: 2x7's

Rs.134

Estar 10 mg 10mg

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Cipralex 10mg

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Depsit 10mg

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Rs.350

Zavget 10 mg

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Rs.490

Prolexa 10mg

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Pack size: 30ml

Rs.475.24

Prolexa 10mg

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Pack size: 3x10's

Rs.200

Prolexa 20mg

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Pack size: 1x14's

Rs.530

Atcopram 10mg

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Pack size: 14

Rs.250.89

Depsit 5mg

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Pack size: 1x14's

Rs.280

Nodep 5mg

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Pack size: 2x7's

Rs.124.5

Nodep 10mg

By Aspin Pharma

Pack size: 2x7's

Rs.185

Nodep 20mg

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Pack size: 2x7's

Rs.252

Rize Pluse 10mg

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Rs.210

Prexa 10mg

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Pack size: 10's

Rs.299

Es-Pramcit 5mg 5mg

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Pack size: 1x14's

Rs.268

Hapicit-E 10mg

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Pack size: 1x10's

Rs.300

Neolexa 15mg

By Amarant

Pack size: 1x14's

Rs.550

ES-Pramcit 20mg

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Pack size: 1x14's

Rs.560

Grip 10mg

By Scotman

Pack size: 1x10's

Rs.230

Grip 10mg

By Scotman

Pack size: 1x14's

Rs.350

Estar 20mg

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Pack size: 2x7's

Rs.257.5

Hapicite-E 20 mg

By Adamjee Pharmaceuticals

Pack size: 1 x 10's

Rs.330

Seradep 20 mg

By Barrett

Pack size: 2 x 7's

Rs.285

Citanew

By Hilton

Pack size: 15 ml

Rs.395

Exapro 10 mg

By CCL

Pack size: 1 x 14's

Rs.420.42

Exapro 20 mg

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Pack size: 1 x 14's

Rs.589.05

Exapro 5 mg

By Hilton

Pack size: 2 x 7's

Rs.126

Exapro 5 mg

By CCL

Pack size: 1 x 14's

Rs.323.4

Helixa 10 mg

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Pack size: 1 x 10's

Rs.264

Esi-Dep 10 mg

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Pack size: 1 x 14's

Rs.370

Esi-Dep 20 mg

By AGP

Pack size: 1 x 14's

Rs.495

Prolexa 10 mg

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Pack size: 1 x 14's

Rs.420