Escitalopram

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Identification
Generic Name Escitalopram
Brand Name

Attributes

Pregnancy

C

Indication
Depression
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Social Phobia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder

Condition Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Condition-Contra Indications

Other Contra-Indication

This drug is contra-indicated in patients that are taking Pimozide, as well as in patients with a known history of allergies to escitalopram or citalopram

Contra-Indication
Lithium
Tramadol
Fentanyl
Pethidine

Class Contra-Indication

Side Effects
Common Headache (Cephalgia) Dizziness Nausea Mind: Agitation Mind: Anxiety Insomnia Sweating (Perspiring) Skin Rash
Uncommon Heartbeats Felt By Patient (Palpitations) Heart or Pulse Rate Raised (Tachycardia) Libido (Sex Drive) Decrease
Rare Blood Transaminase Raised in Liver

Escitalopram

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