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Escitalopram - Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
 

Status 2

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral drops
  • Oro-dispersible tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

For use where ordinary tablets are not suitable.

Documentation

  • No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Escitalopram
Indication :
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Group Name :
Keywords :
Brand Names Include :
Cipralex
Important Information :

For OCD, NICE recommend initial treatment should be with one of  the following: fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline or citalopram (off label).

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Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Committee Recommendations (0)

  • No records returned.

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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