Elxion Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Escitalopram

Indications/Uses

Major depressive episodes, panic disorder w/ or w/o agoraphobia.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Major depressive episodes Usual dose: 10 mg once daily, may be increased to a max of 20 mg daily. Panic disorder w/ or w/o agoraphobia Initially 5 mg for the 1st wk before increasing to 10 mg daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Concomitant treatment w/ non-selective, irreversible MAOIs.

Special Precautions

CHD, paradoxical anxiety, seizures. Childn & adolescents <18 yr.

Adverse Reactions

Decreased appetite, insomnia, somnolence, dizziness, taste disturbance, sleep disorder.

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Drug Interactions

Non-selective MAOIs, reversible selective MAO-A inhibitor.

MIMS Class

Antidepressants

ATC Classification

N06AB10 - escitalopram ; Belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Used in the management of depression.

Presentation/Packing

Form

Elxion FC tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's (Rp346,500/boks)

Elxion

escitalopram

Manufacturer:

Mersifarma TM