Escitalopram — Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Study the mechanism, listed uses and warnings from the US label on one sourced card.
Generic name
Escitalopram
Brands
Lexapro
Class
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Mechanism
The S-enantiomer of citalopram inhibits neuronal serotonin reuptake. Its antidepressant action is presumed to relate to increased serotonergic activity in the CNS.
Used for
Major depressive disorder in adults and children aged 12 years and older; Generalized anxiety disorder in adults
Label date: 20260720 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.
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Mechanism: Potentiates serotonergic activity in the CNS by inhibiting neuronal reuptake of serotonin (5-HT).
On both cards: Common side effects — Nausea · Warnings — Serotonin syndrome; Increased risk of bleeding · Interactions — MAOIs (incl. linezolid, IV methylene blue); Pimozide
Only on the Sertraline card: Used for — Major depressive disorder in adults; Obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults and children aged 6–17 years; Panic disorder, PTSD or social anxiety disorder in adults; Premenstrual dysphoric disorder in adults · Common side effects — Diarrhea / loose stool; Tremor; Hyperhidrosis; Ejaculation failure · Warnings — Activation of mania / hypomania · Interactions — Warfarin and other protein-bound drugs
Mechanism: Exact mechanism unknown; presumed linked to inhibition of CNS neuronal uptake of serotonin.
On both cards: Common side effects — Insomnia; Nausea · Warnings — Serotonin syndrome
Only on the Fluoxetine card: Used for — Major depressive disorder in adults and children aged 8 years and older; Obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults and children aged 7 years and older; Binge-eating and vomiting in adults with moderate to severe bulimia nervosa; Panic disorder in adults · Common side effects — Anxiety; Somnolence; Diarrhea · Warnings — Allergic reactions and rash; Suicidal thoughts in young patients · Interactions — MAOIs; CYP2D6 substrates (potent CYP2D6 inhibitor); Tricyclic antidepressants
Mechanism: Presumed to potentiate CNS serotonergic activity by inhibiting neuronal reuptake of serotonin (5-HT).
On both cards: Common side effects — Nausea · Warnings — Serotonin syndrome; Increased risk of bleeding
Only on the Paroxetine card: Used for — Major depressive disorder in adults; Obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder in adults; Social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder in adults; Posttraumatic stress disorder in adults · Common side effects — Somnolence; Abnormal ejaculation; Dry mouth; Sweating · Warnings — Embryofetal toxicity · Interactions — MAOIs (contraindicated); Thioridazine / pimozide (contraindicated); Anticoagulants / NSAIDs
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