| Drug Name: | Escitalopram |
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| Drug Class: | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Inhibits the reuptake of serotonin at the presynaptic membrane, increasing serotonin levels in the synaptic cleft
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| Use: | - Major depressive disorder
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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| Side Effects: | - Nausea
- Dry mouth
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Sexual dysfunction
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to escitalopram or any component of the formulation
- Concomitant use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
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