Generic Name
Escitalopram
Composition
Escitalopram
Dosage Type
Tablet
Pack Size
10x14
Strength
5/10/20mg
MRP
Rs. 7.14/12.14/18.57
Depressive illness | Generalised anxiety disorder | Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Adult: 10 mg once daily; increased if necessary up to 20 mg daily
Elderly: Initially 5 mg once daily; maximum 10 mg per day
Panic disorder
Adult: Initially 5 mg once daily for 7 days, then Increased to 10 mg daily; maximum 20 mg per day.
Elderly: Initially 5 mg once daily; maximum 10 mg per day
Social anxiety disorder
Adult: Initially 10 mg once daily for 2–4 weeks, dose to be adjusted after 2-4 weeks of treatment; usual dose 5–20 mg daily
QT-interval prolongation
Breast Feeding Present in breast milk; avoid.
Hepatic Impairment
Dose adjustments: initially 5mg once daily for 2 weeks in mild to moderate impairment, there after increased to 10mg once daily according to response; titrate dose with extra caution in severe impairment.
Renal Impairment Use with caution if creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/minute,
Treatment Cessation The dose should preferably be reduced gradually over about 4 weeks, or longer if withdrawal symptoms emerge (6 months in patients who have been on long-term maintenance treatment).
Store in a clean and Dark Place
10×14 Tablets
