Esipram 5mg 10pcs

Indications

• Depressive illness

• Generalized anxiety disorder

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Social anxiety disorder

Dosage & Administration

Depressive illness, Generalized anxiety disorder & Obsessive-compulsive disorder : Adult over 18 years, 10 mg once daily increased if necessary to max. 20 mg daily; elderly initially half adult dose, lower maintenance dose may be sufficient; child not recommended: Panic disorder : Adult over 18 years, initially 5 mg once daily increased to 10 mg daily after 7 days; max. 20 mg daily; elderly initially half adult dose, lower maintenance dose may be sufficient; Social anxiety disorder : Adult over 18 years, initially 10 mg once daily adjusted after 2-4 weeks; usual dose 5-20 mg daily.

Side Effects

Escitalopram is well tolerated by most people. The most commonly reported side-effects of Escitalopram are nausea, insomnia, problems with ejaculation, drowsiness, increased sweating and fatigue. Most of the side-effects experienced by patients taking Escitalopram are mild and go away with continued treatment and usually do not cause patients to stop taking Escitalopram

Contraindications

Escitalopram should not be used if- *The patient enters a manic phase *Hypersensitive to escitalopram and any excipients of the product *The patient is taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), reversible MAOI (RIMA) and moclobemide

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation

Category C. No relevant epidemiological data or well controlled studies in pregnant women are available for escitalopram. Escitalopram has had limited use in pregnancy without a reported increase in birth defects. Neonates should be observed if maternal use of Escitalopram continues into the later stages of pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester. Abrupt discontinuation should be avoided during pregnancy. This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed and only after careful consideration of the risk/benefit. It is expected that escitalopram, like citalopram, will be excreted into human breast milk.