Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/EscitalopramLexaproNursingConsiderations   Generic Name Escitalopram

Trade Name Lexapro

Indication Major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, PCD, PTSD, social phobia

Action Increases the extracellular levels of serotonin in the synaptic cleft by selectively
inhibiting its reuptake

Therapeutic Class Antidepressant

Pharmacologic Class SSRI

Nursing Considerations • Contraindicated with MAOI
• May cause suicidal thoughts, insomnia, drowsiness, diarrhea, nausea,
serotonin syndrome
• May cause QT prolongation with certain medications
• Assess for sexual dysfunction
• May take 4-6 weeks for full affect to take place
• Monitor for serotonin syndrome (mental changes, NV, tachycardia,
hyperthermia)