Leaflet CIPRALEX 15mg film-coated tablets
Indicated for: depression
Route of administration: oral
Substance: escitalopram (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
ATC: N06AB10 (Nervous system | Antidepressants | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
Seek medical help if suicidal thoughts or major behavior changes occur.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Escitalopram is a medication used to treat major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social anxiety disorder. It belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, a neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation.
Escitalopram is taken orally, usually once daily, and therapeutic effects may appear after 1-4 weeks of treatment. It is well-tolerated by most patients but may cause side effects such as nausea, insomnia, drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, or decreased libido.
In rare cases, serotonin syndrome, a serious condition caused by excess serotonin, may occur. It is important to use escitalopram as prescribed by a healthcare provider, and discontinuation should be done gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, dizziness, or sleep disturbances.
General data about CIPRALEX 15mg
- Substance: escitalopram
- Date of last drug list: 01-07-2013
- Commercial code: W13835002
- Concentration: 15mg
- Pharmaceutical form: film-coated tablets
- Quantity: 20
- Product type: original
- Prescription restrictions: P-RF - Medicines prescription that is retained in the pharmacy (not renewable).
Pharmaceutical forms available for escitalopram
Concentrations available for escitalopram
- 10mg
- 15mg
- 20mg
- 5mg