Escitalopram
SSRI · Depression, GAD
Drug Overview
- Active Ingredient
- Escitalopram Oxalate
- Brand Name
- Lexapro
- Drug Class
- SSRI
- Therapeutic Indication
- Depression, GAD
- Treats
- Depression & Generalized Anxiety
- Available Dosages
- 5mg, 10mg, 20mg tablets
- Mechanism of Action
- SSRI
- Pregnancy Category
- Category C / Narrative PLLR — third-trimester PPHN risk
- Generic Available
- Yes
Warning & Precautions
Increased risk of suicidal thoughts. Monitor for serotonin syndrome.
Clinical Identifiers
- RxNorm (RxCUI)
- 321988
- NDC (National Drug Code)
- 0456-2020-01