LEXAPRO
Generic Name for LEXAPRO
Escitalopram (as oxalate) (single-isomer citalopram) 5mg, 10mg+, 20mg+; tabs (+scored).
Legal Classification:
Rx
Pharmacological Class for LEXAPRO
SSRI.
Manufacturer of LEXAPRO
Forest Laboratories
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Indications for LEXAPRO
Generalized anxiety disorder.
Adult dose for LEXAPRO
Initially 10mg once daily; may increase to 20mg once daily after 1 week. Elderly or hepatic impairment: 10mg once daily.
Children's dosing for LEXAPRO
Not recommended.
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Contraindications for LEXAPRO
Concomitant pimozide. During or within 14 days of MAOIs; do not start an MAOI during or within 14 days of escitalopram.
Precautions for LEXAPRO
History of seizures or mania/hypomania. Monitor for serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant syndrome-like symptoms; discontinue if occurs. Hepatic or severe renal impairment (CrCl <20mL/min). Conditions that affect metabolic or hemodynamic responses. Recent MI. Unstable heart disease. Suicidal tendencies (monitor). ECT. Avoid abrupt cessation. Reevaluate periodically. Write ℞ for smallest practical amount. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.C) (avoid 3rd trimester; see literature for effects on neonate). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Interactions for LEXAPRO
MAOIs: see Contraindications. Do not give with citalopram. Concomitant SSRIs, SNRIs, tryptophan: not recommended. Avoid alcohol. Caution with drugs that affect coagulation (eg, warfarin, aspirin, NSAIDs). May be antagonized by carbamazepine. Caution with drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 or other centrally-acting drugs. Increases metoprolol levels. Caution with triptans, linezolid, lithium, tramadol, or St. John's wort; may cause serotonin syndrome (eg, agitation, tachycardia, incoordination, hyperreflexia).
Adverse Reactions for LEXAPRO
Nausea, insomnia, somnolence, ejaculation disorder, fatigue, increased sweating, sexual dysfunction, decreased libido, anorgasmia, decreased appetite, hyponatremia, abnormal bleeding, dizziness, neuroleptic malignant syndrome; others.
How is LEXAPRO supplied?
Tabs—100
Soln—240mL