Have you heard about Cipralex (Escitalopram)? No? It’s alright, I am here to give you details about this medication.
Introduction
Cipralex (Escitalopram) is an antidepressant and belongs to a group of drugs called (SSRIs) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Uses of Cipralex Tablet
Cipralex (Escitalopram) are used in some medical conditions are given below,
- Major depressive disorder in adults and Teenage who are at least 12 years old.
- Anxiety in adults
Cipralex Tablet Drug Interactions
There are some drugs which are interact with escitalopram if we taking them together so some drug interactions are given below,
- Cisapride
- Dronedarone
- Goserelin
- Isocarboxazid
- Lefamulin
- Leuprolide
- Phenelzine
- Pimozide
- Procarbazine
- Selegiline
- Thioridazine
- Tranylcypromine
- Ziprasidone
- Abametapir
- Alfentanil
- Amiodarone
- Amisulpiride
- Amitriptyline
- Amoxapine
- Apulatamide
- Arsenic trioxide
- Artemether
- Azenapine
- Azithromycin
- Buprenorphine
- Bupropion
- Buspirone
- Ceritinib
- Chlorpromazine
- Citalopram
- Clarithromycin
- Clomipramine
- Crizotinib
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Desflurane
- Desipramine
- Desvenlafaxine
- Dextromethorphan
- Disopyramide
- Dofetilide
- Dosulepin
- Doxepin
- Droperidol
- Encorafenib
- Entrectinib
- Enzalutamide
- Eribulin
- Erythromycin
- Fentanyl
- Fexinidazole
- Flecainide
- Fluoxetine
- Fluvoxamine
- Foscarnet
- Gilteritinib
- Glasdegib
- Granisetron
- Histrelin
- Hydromorphone
- Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
- Ibutilide
- Ifosfamide
- Idelalisib
- Iloperidone
- Imipramine
- Inotuzumab
- Isoflurane
- Ivosidenib
- Levomilnacipran
- Linezolid
- Lopinavir
- Lornafarnib
- Lorcaserin
- Macimorelin
- Maprotiline
- Mefloquine
- Meperidine
- Methylene blue
- Metoclopramide
- Mirtazapine
- Milnacipran
- Moboceritinib
- Morphine
- Nefazodone
- Nilotinib
- Nortriptyline
- Osimertinib
- Oxaliplatin
- Ozanimod
- Paliperidone
- Palonosetron
- Panobinostat
- Paroxetine
- Pazopanib
- Pentamidine
- Procainamide
- Pitolisant
- Protriptyline
- Quetiapine
- Quinidine
- Rasagiline
- Remifentanil
- Ribociclib
- Saquinavir
- Ropeginterferon alfa-2b
- Sevoflurane
- Saquinavir
- Siponimod
- Sorafenib
- St.john wort
- Sotalol
- Sufentanil
- Tedizolid
- Tetrabenazine
- Toremifene
- Trazodone
- Trimipramine
- Triptorelin
- Tucatinib
- Vemurafenib
- Vandetanib
- Venlafaxine
- Vilanterol
- Vilazodone
- Vortioxetine
- Voxelotor
Food Interactions
There are some foods which are not allowed to consume while taking Cipralex(escitalopram)
- Alcohol
Disease Interactions
There are some diseases in which Cipralex is not allowed to prescribe are written below,
- Depression
- Renal dysfunction
- Hyponatremia
- Liver disease
- Mania
- Platelet function
- Seizures disorders
- Weight loss
- Dehydration
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Dosage Forms of Cipralex Tablet
There are some dosage forms of Cipralex are available in Pakistan are,
- Tablets (5mg, 10mg, 20mg)
- Oral solution (5mg/5ml)
Dosage And Strength
For Adults
Disease and Dosage And Strength
- Major depressive disorder: 10mg tablet regular and it may increase to 20mg regular for 7 days
- Anxiety: 10mg tablet regular and it may increase to 20 mg regular after 7 days
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (off-label): 10mg tablet regular and it may increase to 20mg regular after 7 days
- Insomnia (off-label): Secondary To Depression, 5 to 20mg tablet over time of 8-week period, Secondary To Panic Disorder In Females, 5 to 10mg tablet over time of 8-week period.
- Menopause (off-label): 10 mg tablet regular and it may increase to 20mg tablet regular after 4 weeks.
For Pediatrics
Disease and Dosage And Strength
- Major Depressive disorder: Pediatrics who are less than 12 years old: safety and efficacy are not set up. Pediatrics who are greater than 12 years old: 10mg tablet regular and if dose is increase it will must be increased after 3 weeks at-least and not exceed the dose of this medicine to 20mg per day.
For Geriatric
Disease and Dosage And Strength
- Major depressive disorder/ Anxiety: 10mg tablet regular
Side Effects of Cipralex Tablet
There are some side effects of this medications are given below,
- Blurred vision
- Eye pain or swelling
- Feeling of extreme happiness or sadness
- Burning and pain in urination
- Slow growth in children
- Weight gain in children
- Headache
- Low levels of sodium in body
- Confusion
- Slurred speech
- Severe weakness
- Vomiting
- Loss of co-ordination
- Stiffed muscles
- High fever
- Sweating
- Fast or un-even heartbeats
- Tremors
- Insomnia
- Constipation
- Yawning
- Nose bleeding
- Decreased sex drive
- Impotence
- Difficulty in having an orgasm
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Precautions And Warnings
Must tell your doctor if you ever had these conditions in past or present while taking Escitalopram.
- Don’t use escitalopram if you are already using Pimozide or citalopram
- Don’t use this medication if you are allergic to Escitalopram or citalopram
- Liver diseases
- Kidney diseases
- Seizures
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Bleeding problems
- Bipolar disorders
- Drug addiction
Cipralex Tablets Price in Pakistan
- 5mg tablet packet is of 295 pkr
- 10mg tablet packet is of 1113pkr
- 20mg tablet packet is of 1621 pkr
Packaging
- Cipralex tablets are packaged in strips.
- Cipralex oral solutions are packaged in bottles.
You can easily buy online medicine In Pakistan and get it delivered to your doorstep with InstaCare. Visit the website or call at 0317-1777509 for further information.
