Escalate

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Escalate Benefits & Uses

Escalate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Escalate 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: Depression
  • 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: Depression
  • 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: Panic Attack and Disorder
  • 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


Escalate Side Effects

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

Moderate

Mild

Escalate Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Escalate safe for pregnant women?


    Escalate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Escalate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Escalate safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Escalate. It should only be taken after medical advice.

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


    Escalate may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

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


    Very few cases of side effects of Escalate on the liver have been reported.

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


    Escalate is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Escalate with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Escalate Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Escalate

  • Is this Escalate habit forming or addictive?


    Escalate does not cause addiction.

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


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Escalate as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Escalate only on doctor's advice.

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


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

    Yes

Escalate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Escalate


    Taking Escalate with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Escalate


    Taking alcohol with Escalate can be dangerous.

    Severe


Frequently asked Questions about Escalate

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Escalate without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Escalate is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Escalate cause suicidal and self-inflicting thoughts?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Patients who are suffering from major depressive disorder may experience a change in behaviour, suicidal and self-inflicting thought whether they are taking Escalate or not and this risk may remain till significant remission of depression. If you are experiencing mood fluctuations, life-threatening, distorted thoughts after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay. 

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Escalate cause dry mouth?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Escalate causes dry mouth because it decreases the saliva secretion in your mouth. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience severe dry mouth after taking this drug, keep yourself hydrated with juices, shakes and ample water.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Escalate cause weight gain?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Escalate does not cause significant weight gain. However, if you notice any unusual weight gain while taking this drug, then there is a possibility that it might be due to some medical condition or a sedentary lifestyle. You are advised to do brisk walking daily to keep yourself active and maintaining a healthy weight.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Escalate make you thirsty?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Escalate may cause increased thirst but it occurs only in a few cases. This is because Escalate sometimes causes low levels of sodium (hyponatremia) which leads to increased thirst. This side effect is reversible and it goes away after discontinuation of this drug.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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

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