Escitalopram coated tablets 10mg №30

Use Escitalopram is used for depression and panic disorders, including those with agoraphobia. How to take The drug is taken orally, regardless of food intake. For patients with low CYP2C19 isoenzyme activity, the recommended initial dose during the first 2 weeks of treatment is 5 mg/day. Depending on the individual response, the dose may be increased to 10 mg/day. The antidepressant effect usually develops 2-4 weeks after the start of treatment. The maximum therapeutic effect in the treatment of panic disorders is achieved approximately 3 months after the start of treatment. To reduce the likelihood of anxiety, it is recommended to use low initial doses. To avoid withdrawal reactions, a gradual discontinuation of the drug is recommended over 1-2 weeks or months, depending on the patient's condition. Contraindications - Hypersensitivity to escitalopram or other components of the drug. - Concomitant use with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. - Patients with known episodes of QT interval prolongation or with congenital long QT syndrome. - Patients taking drugs that prolong the QT interval. - Patients taking pimozide. - Pregnancy and lactation. - Children under 18 years of age. - Contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Use with caution in patients with impaired liver and kidney function. Use with caution in elderly patients.