Escitalopram Krka
Escitalopram Krka helps treat depression and anxiety disorders by balancing a natural substance in your brain.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Escitalopram oxalate
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is 10 mg once a day. Your doctor may change this dose.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with water, with or without food. Do not chew it.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 20 mg, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Headache
- •Trouble sleeping or feeling sleepy
- •Diarrhea or constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Increased sweating
- •Dizziness
- •Feeling anxious or restless
- •Sexual problems
RARE
- •Severe allergic reaction (e.g., swelling of face, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing)
- •Seizures (fits)
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat, or fainting
- •Unusual bleeding or bruising
- •Yellow skin or eyes (sign of liver problems)
- •Low sodium in your blood (may cause nausea, weakness, confusion)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to escitalopram or any other ingredients.
- Do not take this medicine if you are currently taking other medicines called MAO inhibitors.
- Do not take this medicine if you have a congenital or abnormal heart rhythm.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide at any time, contact your doctor immediately or go to a hospital.
- Do not drive or use machines until you know how this medicine affects you.
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- Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Serotonergic. Risk of QT prolongation. A significant adverse effect is low serum sodium level. Increases risk of falls. Consider potential interactions especially with preparations that increase risk of bleeding. (updated 12.2.2024)