Weefsel Pharma - A World Renowned Escitalopram Manufacturer and Exporter in India

More than 26 million people worldwide are diagnosed with some sort of psychotic disorder. Medications like Escitalopram, Levetiracetam, Naproxen, Sertraline, etc, are quite helpful in taking care of psycho-neurological problems. As a globally reputed pharmaceutical manufacturing and exporting company, we do maintain a strong inventory of such CNS medications to be delivered at any point of time, anywhere in the world. 

What is Escitalopram?

Escitalopram is an FDA-approved CNS medication. It happens to be quite an effective antidepressant, belonging to the class of allosteric selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). 

This medication is often prescribed in treating symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and other select psychiatric disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Products :

Product/Composition Strength View
Escitalopram and Clonazepam Tablets 10mg + 0.5mg, 5mg + 0.5mg View
Escitalopram Tablets 10mg, 20mg, 5mg View

What are the uses of Escitalopram? : Diseases or Health Issues treated by Escitalopram

  • Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

How does Escitalopram work?

This medication is supposed to Increase the intrasynaptic levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin by blocking the reuptake of the neurotransmitter into the presynaptic neuron. This  eventually leads to a downregulation of pre-synaptic 5-HT1A receptors, which helps in resolving neurological actions resulting in psychiatric disorders like anxiety, depression, etc.  

How long does Escitalopram take to show full results?

It takes two to four weeks for escitalopram to show its full effect.

Common Dosage Strengths/Powers of Escitalopram

  • Escitalopram 5 mg 
  • Escitalopram 10 mg 
  • Escitalopram 20 mg 

Escitalopram Dosage Forms Manufactured by Weefsel Pharma 

Escitalopram Manufactured by Weefsel Pharma 

Popular Brand Names 

  • Cipralex
  • Lexapro

How to store Escitalopram?

This medication can be stored at a room temperature range of 15°C to 30°C. However, it should be kept away from excess heat or even moisture. 

Common Side Effects of Escitalopram

  • Diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • heartburn
  • sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  • trouble sleeping
  • hallucinations, 
  • fever, 
  • sweating, 
  • shivering, 
  • fast heart rate, 
  • muscle stiffness, 
  • twitching, 
  • loss of coordination
  • nausea, 
  • vomiting, 
  • blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
  • racing thoughts, unusual risk-taking behavior, feelings of extreme happiness or sadness;
  • pain or burning when you urinate;
  • (in case of a child) slow growth or weight gain;
  • Sweating,
  • feeling like you might pass out

Escitalopram and Severe Interactions with Other Drugs 

Using Escitalopram with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended. 

  • Bepridil
  • Bromopride
  • Cisapride
  • Clorgyline
  • Dronedarone
  • Fluconazole
  • Furazolidone
  • Iproniazid
  • Isocarboxazid
  • Lazabemide
  • Levoketoconazole
  • Linezolid
  • Mesoridazine
  • Methylene Blue
  • Metoclopramide
  • Moclobemide
  • Nialamide
  • Pargyline
  • Phenelzine
  • Pimozide
  • Piperaquine
  • Procarbazine
  • Rasagiline
  • Saquinavir
  • Selegiline
  • Sparfloxacin
  • Terfenadine
  • Thioridazine
  • Tranylcypromine
  • Ziprasidone

Substituents of Escitalopram

  • Amine 
  • Aralkylamine
  • Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound 
  • Aryl fluoride 
  • Aryl halide 
  • Carbonitrile 
  • Dialkyl ether 
  • Ether 
  • Fluorobenzene 
  • Halobenzene 
  • Hydrocarbon derivative 
  • Isocoumaran
  • Nitrile 
  • Organic nitrogen compound 
  • Organic oxygen compound 
  • Organofluoride 
  • Organohalogen compound 
  • Organoheterocyclic compound 
  • Organonitrogen compound 
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organopnictogen compound 
  • Oxacycle
  • Phenylbutylamine 
  • Tertiary aliphatic amine 
  • Tertiary amine