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Essita Information

Essita is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression. Secondary and off-label uses of Essita have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Essita depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Essita can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Essita normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Essita's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Essita's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Essita related warnings section.

The section on Essita contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Essita have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Essita is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.


Essita Benefits & Uses

Essita is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Essita Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose may be increase up to 20 mg, once daily as needed
Adult(Male)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Essita Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Essita is used -

Moderate

Mild

Essita Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Essita safe for pregnant women?


    Essita can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Essita, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Essita safe during breastfeeding?


    Essita may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Essita on the Kidneys?


    Essita rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Essita on the Liver?


    Side effects of Essita rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Essita on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Essita on the heart have been reported.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Essita with Other Drugs

Essita should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate


Essita Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Essita unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Essita

  • Is this Essita habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Essita is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Essita. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Essita only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Yes, in many cases, taking Essita can help with mental disorders.

    Yes

Essita Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Essita


    You can take Essita with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Essita


    Consuming Essita with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

    Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 461

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 520-522

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 461

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 520-522

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