ESCITALOPRAM
ZYTAPRAM 10MG TABLET
10mg Film-coated Tablet
Indication*
Used in the treatment of depression , panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Directions for Use*
It is given orally as the oxalate although doses are expressed in terms of the base; Escitalopram oxalate 12.8mg is equivalent to about 10mg of Escitalopram. In the treatment of depression, the usual dose is 10mf once daily increased, after ta least a week, to a maximum of 20mg once daily if necessary. For the treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, initial doses are 5mg once daily, increased after a week to 10mg once daily; further increases up to a maximum of 20mg daily may be necessary in some patients. Initial treatment with half the usual recommended dose and a lower maximum dose should be considered in elderly patients. Patients with hepatic impairment or those who are poos metabolizer with respect to the cytochrome P450 isoenzyme CYP2C19 may also require lower doses. Escitalopram should be withdrawn gradually to reduce the risk of withdrawal symptoms.
Administration*
May be taken with or without food.
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