Escitalopram
Lexapro (escitalopram) is a small molecule pharmaceutical. Escitalopram was first approved as Lexapro on 2002-08-14. It is used to treat major depressive disorder in the USA. The pharmaceutical is active against sodium-dependent serotonin transporter. Lexapro's patent is valid until 2022-08-12 (FDA).
Trade Name | Lexapro |
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Common Name | Escitalopram |
Indication | major depressive disorder |
Drug Class | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) |