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Generic Name

• Escitalopram
  T½ = increased in hepatic impairment
  Pregnancy category C

Trade Name

• Lexapro
• Cipralex

Dose Range/Adult Daily Dose

• Range: 10–20 mg/d; 10 mg po once daily, may increase to 20 mg/d after 1 wk

Use/Common Side Effects (CSE)

• Use: Depression, generalized anxiety disorder
  CSE: Insomnia, diarrhea, nausea, sexual dysfunction

Geriatric & Dose Considerations

• ↓dose in elderly; caution with hepatic/renal impairment (10 mg po once daily); T½ increased in the elderly

Classification

• Antidepressant [SSRI]

Assessment Cautions

• Contraindicated: Concurrent MAOIs or citalopram
  Caution: hx mania/seizures or risk for suicide; monitor for suicidality