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Brand Cipralex 10 mg from Canada by Lundbeck

The brand Cipralex 10 mg comes from Canada by Lundbeck. It is available in the quantity of 90 tablets.

Cipralex (Escitalopram) Information

Cipralex (escitalopram oxalate) is a prescription medication belonging to the class of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). It is widely used for the treatment of various mental health conditions, including Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), Panic Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Escitalopram is the S-enantiomer (the active mirror-image form) of the older SSRI, citalopram, which means it provides the full therapeutic effect at half the dose of citalopram. This high purity and selectivity are often associated with a favourable tolerability profile. As with all antidepressants, Cipralex must be taken consistently every day, and it requires continuous therapy, often for several weeks, before the full therapeutic benefit is realized. The mechanism of action for escitalopram is its potent and highly selective inhibition of the Serotonin Transporter (SERT) in the brain. By blocking this transporter, escitalopram prevents the reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT) back into the presynaptic nerve cell. This action leads to an increased concentration and prolonged presence of serotonin in the synaptic cleft, which enhances serotonergic activity. This enhanced signalling is believed to mediate its mood-elevating and anxiolytic effects. Because escitalopram is the active enantiomer, it is particularly effective at targeting the serotonin reuptake mechanism while exhibiting minimal activity on other receptors (such as adrenergic, histaminergic, or cholinergic), contributing to its high degree of selectivity and relatively low rate of off-target side effects compared to older classes of drugs.

Cipralex is available in Canada as a prescription-only medication in tablet and oral solution forms. The standard starting dose for adults is typically 10 mg once daily, taken with or without food. The maximum recommended dose for most patients is 20 mg once daily. However, due to the risk of a severe heart rhythm abnormality, the maximum dose is strictly limited to 10 mg once daily for patients over 65 years of age and those with hepatic impairment. It is approved for use in adults and, for specific indications, in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years.

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