Escitalopram Orion
Escitalopram Orion is a medicine that helps treat depression and anxiety, including panic attacks or obsessive-compulsive symptoms, by increasing serotonin in the brain.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
15 mg
Active Ingredient
Escitalopram oxalate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Typically 10 mg once a day, and your doctor may increase the dose as needed.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with water, with or without food; do not chew.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 20 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Headache
- •Sleep problems (trouble falling asleep or feeling too sleepy)
- •Dizziness
- •Dry mouth
- •Increased sweating
- •Tiredness
- •Weight gain
- •Diarrhea or constipation
- •Shaking or tremor
- •Sexual problems (e.g., delayed ejaculation, erection problems, decreased sex drive)
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., swelling of face, lips, tongue, difficulty breathing)
- •Unusual bleeding, such as bruising or stomach/intestinal bleeding
- •Serotonin syndrome (symptoms may include fever, confusion, fast heartbeat, shaking, or muscle twitching)
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, or chest pain
- •Seizures (convulsions), especially if they occur for the first time
- •Liver problems (symptoms include yellowing of skin or eyes)
- •Low sodium levels in the blood (symptoms include nausea, tiredness, confusion)
- •Increased risk of bone fractures
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to escitalopram or any other ingredients.
- Do not use with MAO inhibitors, such as medicines for Parkinson's disease or depression.
- Tell your doctor if you have an abnormal heart rhythm or take medicines that affect your heart rhythm.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact a doctor or go to a hospital immediately.
- This medicine is usually not given to children or teenagers under 18 unless specifically directed by a doctor.
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)