Escitalopram

Authors

  • Sebind Kumar Medical College, Thrissur Author

Keywords:

SSRIs, Serotonin Reuptake Inhibition, Indications

Abstract

Escitalopram belongs to the class of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). It acts by serotonin reuptake inhibition by blocking the serotonin transporter (SERT).

SSRIs are used in psychopharmacology and have a long half life- 22-27 hours. It is safe and is one of the most prescribed psychiatric drugs.

Author Biography

  • Sebind Kumar, Medical College, Thrissur

    DPM, DNB (Psych) Vellore, Assistant Professor. Department of Psychiatry

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Published

2011-09-27

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2011): Volume 4 Issue 3

Section

Drug Profile

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