Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Escitalopram
Drug Class
Antidepressants
Chemical Class
Benzofuran
ATC Code
N06AB10
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Cheer Up?
depression
treat depression
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzofuran
Citalopram hydrobromide are the derivatives of Citalopram (HBr). It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzofuran. It belongs to Antidepressant pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Citalopram (HBr) is 405.35. Its pKa is 9.5.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
10 to 20 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take citalopram exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
QT-interval prolongation, serotonin syndrome
Important Warnings
Hepatic or renal impairment, Susceptibility to QT-interval prolongation, diabetes, history of mania/hypomania, epilepsy, seizures, hyponatraemia, bleeding disorders
Monitor for suicide risk
Withdraw gradually
Side Effects
Abnormal dreamsalopecia bruxismepistaxisfatigueparaesthesiapyrexiarestlessnesssinusitisyawningconfusionmenstrual disturbancesmydriasisoedemapruritussyncope
Drug Interactions
MAOIs
serotonergic agonists
other SSRIs
an-ticoagulants
antiplatelets
lithium
tryptophan
St. Johns Wort
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Contraindicated, avoid
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 25°C. Protect from Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 516.18
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 14 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 36.87 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 14Rs 516.18
ServaidRs 620.1
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Escitalopram, and what they are not.You pay Rs 281 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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