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Indication & Dosage |
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| Oral |
| TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION |
| Adult:
10 mg once daily, increased if necessary. Max: 20 mg daily.
Elderly: Half the adult dose. |
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| Oral |
| GENERALISED ANXIETY DISORDER |
| Adult:
10 mg once daily, increased if necessary. Max: 20 mg daily.
Elderly: Half the adult dose. |
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| Oral |
| OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER |
| Adult:
10 mg once daily, increased if necessary. Max: 20 mg daily.
Elderly: Half the adult dose. |
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| Oral |
| PANIC DISORDER |
| Adult:
Initially, 5 mg daily, increased to 10 mg daily after 7 days. Max: 20 mg daily. |
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| Administration |
May be taken with or without food. |
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| Precautions |
History of mania or seizure disorders; work requiring mental alertness; renal and hepatic impairment; pregnancy, lactation; withdraw gradually. |
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| Adverse Drug Reactions |
Nausea, diarrhoea, increased sweating, insomnia, impotence, ejaculation disorder, fatigue, somnolence; postural hypotension, sinusitis, taste disturbances. Increased appetite and weight gain. |
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| Interactions |
Escitalopram may enhance the sedative effects of alcohol. |
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