What disease does escitalopram oxalate tablet mainly treat? Any adverse reactions?
Then, what diseases are mainly treated by escitalopram oxalate tablets, and are there any adverse reactions? Citalopram is an upgraded antidepressant recognized by the international medical community, because clinical trials have proved that it can treat depression and anxiety at the same time. According to the reports of domestic doctors, most patients with depression in China are accompanied by anxiety symptoms, so citalopram is actually very suitable for the treatment of patients with depression in China. Usage and dosage of escitalopram oxalate tablets: 1. Major depression: the initial dose is 10mg once a day, and it can be increased to 20mg once a day after one week, and taken orally in the morning and evening. Under normal circumstances, the treatment will last for several months or even longer. Elderly patients or patients with hepatic insufficiency suggest 10mg once a day, and patients with mild to moderate renal insufficiency do not need to adjust the dose. Use with caution in patients with severe renal insufficiency. 2. Generalized anxiety disorder: the initial dose is 10mg once a day, and it can be increased to 20mg once a day after one week, and taken orally in the morning and evening. This drug can only be replaced after stopping using MAO I for at least 14 days. Similarly, monoamine oxidase inhibitors can only be used after stopping the drug 14 days. About 5% patients have insomnia, impotence, nausea, constipation, hyperhidrosis, dry mouth, fatigue, drowsiness and other symptoms. About 2% patients have symptoms such as headache, upper respiratory tract infection, back pain, pharyngitis and anxiety. Occasionally reported to cause mania or mild mania or hyponatremia. Use with caution in patients with a history of convulsions. There is no obvious change in laboratory parameters. There is no obvious abnormality in ECG. Reminder: Escitalopram oxalate tablets are helpful for depression.