Lexapro
| Generic Name: | escitalopram |
| Company: | Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Web Site: | www.lexapro.com |
| Country: | USA |
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Description: |
Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) is an orally administered selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Escitalopram is the pure S-enantiomer (single isomer) of the racemic bicyclic phthalane derivative citalopram. Escitalopram oxalate is designated S-( +)-1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-( p -fluorophenyl)-5-phthalancarbonitrile oxalate. |
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| Indications: | Lexapro (escitalopram) is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
Revised April 2009 |
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