Lexapro

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
antidepressant
gptkbp:approvalYear 2002
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode N06AB10
gptkbp:availableOn gptkb:tablet
oral solution
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Lexapro
gptkb:Cipralex
gptkb:Seroplex
gptkbp:CASNumber 128196-01-0
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C20H21FN2O
gptkbp:contraindication concomitant use with MAO inhibitors
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Lundbeck
gptkbp:drugClass selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 27–32 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
gptkbp:genericName gptkb:escitalopram
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lexapro
gptkbp:lactationWarning caution advised
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Forest_Laboratories
gptkbp:marketedIn gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits reuptake of serotonin
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:overdoseSymptoms dizziness
tremor
agitation
convulsions
gptkbp:patentExpired 2012 (US)
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:pregnancyWarning use only if clearly needed
gptkbp:prescribes adults
adolescents (in some countries)
gptkbp:prescriptionStatus Rx only
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:citalopram
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:serotonin_syndrome
QT prolongation
suicidal thoughts in young adults
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
insomnia
dry mouth
sexual dysfunction
increased sweating
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:generalized_anxiety_disorder
gptkb:major_depressive_disorder
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:escitalopram
gptkb:Forest_Laboratories
gptkb:Escitalopram
gptkb:Selective_serotonin_reuptake_inhibitors
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7