Zavesca (Escitalopram)

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Brand Name: Zavesca

Generic Name: Escitalopram

Manufacturer/Agent: Getz Pharma Ltd

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 10mg

Pack size: 10

Trade Price: KES 866.00

Retail Price: @ KES 115.47

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Class: Ssris (CNS agents)

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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.

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