Nexito (Escitalopram)
Brand Name: Nexito
Generic Name: Escitalopram
Manufacturer/Agent: Sun Pharma
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 5mg
Pack size: 30
Trade Price: KES 1,700.00
Retail Price: @ KES 75.56
Class: Ssris (CNS agents)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym:
Molecular Formulae: C20H21FN2O.HBR = 405.3
Precautions: Concomitant use of mao inhibitors or serotonin agonist. mania.
Indications/Uses: Isomer of citalopram; depression, panic disorder; 20mg od.
Interactions: Increased effect: mao inhibitors, cimetidine. decreased effcet: carbamazepine.
Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal disturbances. anorexia with weight loss. palpitations. postural hypotension. cough. amnesia. sexual dysfunction. agitation. memory loss. somnolence.