Escitalopram (escitalopram oxalate; Cipralex®, Lexapro®) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety disorder. This drug exerts a highly selective, potent, and dose-dependent inhibitory effect on the human serotonin transport. By inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin into presynaptic nerve endings, this drug enhances the activity of serotonin in the central nervous system. Escitalopram also has allosteric activity. Moreover, the possibility of interacting with other drugs is considered low.
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Kirino, E. (2016). Antidepressant Efficacy of Escitalopram in Major Depressive Disorder. In Melatonin, Neuroprotective Agents and Antidepressant Therapy (pp. 465–476). Springer India. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2803-5_30
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