Dolin 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg TABLETS
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 15 November 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of major depressive episodes.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 10 mg daily, max 20 mg. Elderly: max 10 mg daily.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 2-4 weeks
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety not established in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- MAO inhibitors
- Tramadol
- Sumatriptan
- Desipramine
- Metoprolol
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to escitalopram
- Children under 18
- QT interval prolongation
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Nausea
- Insomnia
- Decreased libido
Counselling Points
- Monitor for suicidal thoughts
- Avoid abrupt cessation
- Caution with driving
Serious warnings
- QT interval prolongation
- Risk of serotonin syndrome
- Suicidal ideation
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