Lexapro
Lexapro is a antidepressants medication containing Escitalopram, available as 5/10/20mg tablets.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Escitalopram
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 5/10/20mg
Prescription rules on Lexapro vary by country.
Details
- Conditions
- Major depressive disorder · Generalized anxiety disorder · Panic disorder
- Alternative Name
- Cipralex, Nexito
- Therapeutic Class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological Class
- SSRI
- Minor Side Effects
- nausea, insomnia, headache, dizziness
- Moderate Side Effects
- dry mouth, diarrhoea, increased sweating, libido changes
- Dosage Forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral use
- Prescription Status
- Available without prescription
- Manufacturer
- Lundbeck
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug Interactions
- MAO inhibitors, St. John's wort, NSAIDs
- Age Restrictions
- Not for children under 18 years.