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Escipra 10 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression. Secondary and off-label uses of Escipra 10 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Escipra 10 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Escipra 10 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Escipra 10 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Escipra 10 Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Escipra 10 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Escipra 10 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Escipra 10 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Escipra 10 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Escipra 10 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Escipra 10 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Escipra 10 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Escipra may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Escipra again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Escipra 10 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Escipra may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Escipra 10 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Escipra on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Escipra 10 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Escipra on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Escipra 10 Tablet on the Heart?
Escipra may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Escipra 10 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Escipra 10 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Escipra 10 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Escipra 10 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Escipra 10 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Escipra 10 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Escipra 10 Tablet can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Escipra 10 Tablet
It is safe to take Escipra 10 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Escipra 10 Tablet
Taking alcohol with Escipra 10 Tablet can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
