Joint Formulary & PAD

Escitalopram - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Associated Icons :
Off Label
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
 

Status 2

Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral drops
  • Oro-dispersible tablets
Associated Icons :
Off Label
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

For use where ordinary tablets are not suitable.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Escitalopram
Indication :
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Group Name :
Keywords :
antidepressants, Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, SSRIs
Brand Names Include :
Cipralex
Important Information :

Off-label use. Initiation and stabilisation by the Mental Health specialist team for a minimum of 3 months before any transfer of prescribing.

Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
1
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Committee Recommendations (0)

  • No records returned.

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Escitalopram is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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