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Escitalopram

SSRI • Last reviewed 2025-09-26

Brands: Lexapro

Sources updated 2025 • 1 references

Summary

General Information

Indicated for: Major depressive disorder; generalized anxiety disorder. SSRI

Dosage & Administration

Typical dose range: 10–20 mg/day

Indications (label)

Major depressive disorder; generalized anxiety disorder.

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Mechanism (brief)

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; S-enantiomer of citalopram.

Metabolism & Half‑life

  • Metabolism: Primarily CYP2C19 with minor CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 pathways.
  • Half‑life: ~27–32 h (steady state in ~1 week).

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)

Recommended: No

References