Escitalopram
Escitalopram is an SSRI tablet for major depressive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. You can choose from several strengths and pack sizes. You see the price per tablet for each option.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5mg | 30 tablets | US$29.70 | US$0.99 |
| 5mg | 60 tablets | US$46.80 | US$0.78 |
| 5mg | 90 tablets | US$63.90 | US$0.71 |
| 5mg | 120 tablets | US$74.40 | US$0.62 |
| 5mg | 180 tablets | US$97.20 | US$0.54 |
| 5mg | 360 tablets | US$169.20 | US$0.47 |
| 10mg | 30 tablets | US$39.00 | US$1.30 |
| 10mg | 60 tablets | US$65.40 | US$1.09 |
| 10mg | 90 tablets | US$90.90 | US$1.01 |
| 10mg | 120 tablets | US$112.80 | US$0.94 |
| 10mg | 180 tablets | US$154.80 | US$0.86 |
| 10mg | 360 tablets | US$280.80 | US$0.78 |
| 20mg | 30 tablets | US$37.50 | US$1.25 |
| 20mg | 60 tablets | US$60.00 | US$1.00 |
| 20mg | 90 tablets | US$84.60 | US$0.94 |
| 20mg | 120 tablets | US$103.20 | US$0.86 |
| 20mg | 180 tablets | US$140.40 | US$0.78 |
| 20mg | 360 tablets | US$266.40 | US$0.74 |
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Escitalopram
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 5 · 10 · 20mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Escitalopram on your behalf.
- Alternative names
- Cipralex; Lexapro; Nexito
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SSRI
- Known off-label uses
- obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of MAO inhibitors
- Precautions and warnings
- do not stop treatment abruptly; monitor for suicidal ideation
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dry mouth; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
- anxiety; libido change; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Lundbeck
- Onset time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- Long-term usage
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- st. john's wort; maois; aspirin
- Age restrictions
- Not for use in children under 18.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to alleviate mood disorders, utilised to support patients with anxiety and depression.
Mechanism of action
Escitalopram acts by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT) in the synaptic cleft, thereby increasing the level of serotonin in the brain to improve mood and reduce anxiety symptoms.
Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) supplied as film-coated tablets in 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg strengths. It is used for generalised anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder. Lundbeck is the originator company, and the medicine also appears under the names Cipralex, Lexapro and Nexito.
Escitalopram works by blocking serotonin reuptake in the synaptic cleft, which raises serotonin levels in the brain. It can take two to four weeks to act. Do not stop treatment abruptly. Contact a doctor immediately if suicidal thoughts or self-harm thoughts appear, and get urgent help for serotonin syndrome. Escitalopram must not be taken with MAO inhibitors.
Ordering escitalopram from Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship orders to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week and Standard Airmail up to 3 weeks, with prices shown in ringgit by default. Choose the strength you need from the antidepressants category.
FAQ
What conditions does Escitalopram treat?
Escitalopram contains escitalopram and is taken for major depressive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. Escitalopram acts by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT) in the synaptic cleft, thereby increasing the level of serotonin in the brain to improve mood and reduce anxiety symptoms.
How is Escitalopram priced?
It comes down to strength and pack size. Escitalopram comes in 5, 10 and 20mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
What other names is Escitalopram sold under?
You may also see escitalopram sold as Cipralex, Lexapro and Nexito.
What side effects should I know about with Escitalopram?
The ones people notice most with escitalopram are nausea, dry mouth and insomnia. Some people also get anxiety, libido change and dizziness. Rarer but serious: serotonin syndrome and suicidal ideation. These need urgent medical help.
Can I take Escitalopram alongside other medicines?
Escitalopram can interact with St John's wort, MAOIs and aspirin. Before you start Escitalopram, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
What sort of medicine is Escitalopram?
It's a generic: Escitalopram goes by the name of its active ingredient, escitalopram, instead of a brand name. Who makes it depends on supply.
How fast does Escitalopram work?
Escitalopram usually kicks in within 2 to 4 weeks. Timing varies from one person to the next.
Can I get Escitalopram without a prescription here?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Escitalopram. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Escitalopram for delivery to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Escitalopram is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Escitalopram, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient and has the same strength as the original brand.