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Escitalopram

 
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    Oral
    Escitalopram
    Lexapro 
    • Mechanism of Action
    • Selectively inhibits the presynaptic serotonin (5-HT) transporter, resulting in reduced reuptake of serotonin and greater serotonin concentrations within the synapse.

Clinical Use

    • Indications
    • Contraindications
    • Not for concurrent use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOi).
    • Adverse Effects
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