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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Escitalopram
Drug Class
Neuro
ATC Code
N06AB10
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Estar?
anxiety
used to treat anxiety in adults
How It Works
Escitalopram Oxalate is the derivative of Escitalopram. It is of Synthetic origin. The Molecular Weight of Escitalopram is 324.39.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
5 to 20 mg — 24 hourly
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Initial treatment: 10 mg, then maintenance dose is 20 mg. If the dose is increased to 20 mg, this should occur after a minimum of one week. Maintenance Treatment Gener
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take escitalopram 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 yo
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 235.13
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 7 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 33.59 per unit
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 14Rs 745.08
DVAGOper pack of 7Rs 235.13
ServaidRs 294.98
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Escitalopram, and what they are not.
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.
Often Bought Together
Dipof — Dipof Capsules 3Mg/25Mg (1 Box = 2 Strips) (1 Strip = 10 Capsules) Rs 109.7Vornue — Vornue Tablets 10Mg (1 Box = 2 Strips) (1 Strip = 7 Tablets)Rs 416.08Olanzaget — Olanzaget Tablets 6Mg/25Mg (1 Box = 2 Strips) (1 Strip = 7 Tablets)Rs 205.17Talopex — Talopex Tablets 5Mg (1 Box = 1 Strip)(1 Strip = 14 Tablets)Rs 256.62Serloft — Serloft Tablets 50Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)Rs 185
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