Escitalopram
antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Escitalopram is an antidepressant medication. It is used as a drug to help treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder and other mental illnesses. It is commonly known and sold as Lexapro or Cipralex.[1]
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Trade names | Cipralex, Lexapro, others |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a603005 |
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Routes of administration | By mouth |
Drug class | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
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Bioavailability | 80% |
Protein binding | ~56% |
Metabolism | Liver, specifically the enzymes CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 |
Elimination half-life | 27–32 hours |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.244.188 |
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Formula | C20H21FN2O |
Molar mass | 324.392 g/mol (414.43 as oxalate) |
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