MORCET

Escitalopram Oxalate

Dosage

Depression, generalized & social anxiety disorders 10 mg once daily, increased after at least 1 wk up to a max of 20 mg once daily. Panic disorder w/ or w/o agoraphobia Initially 5 mg once daily, may be increased after 1 wk to 10 mg once daily up to a max of 20 mg daily. Patient w/ hepatic impairment or those who are poor metabolizers w/ CYP2C19 isoenzyme Initially 5 mg daily, may be increased to 10 mg daily after 2 wk.

Indication

Depression, panic disorder w/ or w/o agoraphobia, generalized & social anxiety disorders, & obsessive-compulsive disorder.