Oxapro 5 mg

Major depressive disorder. Generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Escitalopram is a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI). It increases the level of serotonin at nerve junctions in the brain, which improves mood and reduces anxiety.

Adult: 10 mg once daily, increased if necessary to a maximum of 20 mg daily. Panic disorder: initially 5 mg once daily for 7 days, then 10 mg daily. Elderly: initially 5 mg once daily; maximum 10 mg daily.

Nausea, headache, insomnia or drowsiness, increased sweating, dry mouth, fatigue and sexual dysfunction.

To be used only on the prescription of a registered physician. May cause drowsiness or dizziness; take care when driving. Must not be stopped abruptly; the dose should be reduced gradually. Watch for suicidal thoughts, especially in young adults at the start of treatment; use with caution in epilepsy, bleeding disorders and in patients at risk of QT prolongation.

Use together with or within 14 days of an MAOI, use with pimozide, known QT-interval prolongation and hypersensitivity to escitalopram or citalopram.

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.