Lexivo 5 mg is a Product of the Generic Escitalopram Oxalate

Lexivo 5 mg belongs to the generic category of Escitalopram Oxalate. This medicine should be used according to a doctor's advice. We have provided detailed information about the uses, dosage, effectiveness, side effects, precautions, drug interactions, storage conditions, and other important details of Lexivo 5 mg. Our goal is to present essential medicine information in one place for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. To better understand Escitalopram Oxalate and ensure the safe use of this medicine, please read the information below carefully and consult a healthcare professional when necessary.

Description of Lexivo 5 mg

Lexivo 5 mg may be available as a prescription or over-the-counter medicine, depending on local regulations and medical recommendations. It is used for the treatment and management of specific conditions or symptoms. The way this medicine is used may vary depending on the patient's condition and the advice of a healthcare provider. Detailed information about the approved uses, therapeutic applications, and other relevant details of Lexivo 5 mg is provided below to help users gain a clear understanding of this medicine.

What Is Lexivo 5 mg Indications and Uses?

Lexivo 5 mg (Escitalopram Oxalate) is indicated in the- Treatment of major depressive episodes. Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia. Treatment of social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Treatment of generalised anxiety disorder. Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Pharmacology (Source, Chemical and Physical Composition) Of Lexivo 5 mg

Lexivo 5 mg (Escitalopram Oxalate) is an orally administered selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Escitalopram is the pure S-enantiomer of the racemic bicyclic phthalate derivative citalopram. Escitalopram is at least 100 fold more potent than the R-enantiomer with respect to inhibition of 5-HT reuptake. Escitalopram has no or very low affinity for serotonergic or other receptors including alpha- and beta-adrenergic Dopamine, Histamine, Muscarinic and benzodiazepine receptors.

Drug Interactions of Lexivo 5 mg

As SSRI or related antidepressants should not be started until 2 weeks after stopping an MAOI. Conversely, an MAOI should not. be started until at least a week after an SSRI or related antidepressant has been stopped (2 weeks in the case of paroxetine and sertraline, at least 5 weeks in the case of fluoxetine).

Side Effects of Lexivo 5 mg

SSRIs are less sedating and have fewer antimuscarinic and cardiotoxic effects than tricyclic antidepressants. Side-effects of the SSRIs include gastrointestinal effects (dose-related and fairly common include nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation), anorexia with weight loss (increased appetite and weight gain also reported) and hypersensitivity reactions including rash, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, arthralgia, myalgia, and photosensitivity; other side-effects include dry mouth, nervousness, anxiety, headache, insomnia, tremor, dizziness, asthenia, hallucinations, drowsiness, convulsions, galactorrhoea, sexual dysfunction, urinary retention, sweating, hypomania or mania, movement disorders and dyskinesias, visual disturbances.

Precautions And Warnings for Lexivo 5 mg

SSRIs should be used with caution in patients with epilepsy (avoid if poorly controlled, discontinue if convulsions develop), concurrent electroconvulsive therapy (prolonged seizures reported with fluoxetine), history of mania, cardiac disease, diabetes mellitus, angle-closure glaucoma, concomitant use of drugs that increase risk of bleeding, history of bleeding disorders (especially gastro-lntestinal bleeding), hepatic and renal impairment.

Use During Pregnancy and Lactation

When treating a pregnant woman with Lexivo 5 mg (Escitalopram Oxalate) during the third trimester, the physician should carefully consider the potential risks and benefits of treatment. It is excreted in human breast milk. The decision whether to continue or discontinue either nursing or Escitalopram therapy should take into account the risk of citalopram exposure for the infant and the benefits Escitalopram treatment for the mother.

Therapeutic Class

SSRIs & related anti-depressant drugs

Storage Conditions of It

Store below 30°C temperature and protect from light & moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. Pack Image: Lexivo 5 mg Tablet Thanks for using MedEx! How would you rate your experience so far?