Esi-Dep tablet 10 mg

About Esi-Dep tablet 10 mg

Esi-Dep Tablet Uses

• Treats major depressive disorder in adults
• Manages generalized anxiety disorder
• Helps control panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
• Used for social anxiety disorder in some patients

Esi-Dep Tablet Benefits

• Improves mood and reduces feelings of sadness or hopelessness
• Lowers excessive worry and physical anxiety symptoms
• Restores normal sleep and appetite patterns over time

Depression and anxiety affect millions of people across Pakistan, yet many cases go undiagnosed due to stigma around mental health. Escitalopram works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, which helps regulate mood, sleep, and emotional balance.

Doctors usually start Esi-Dep at a low dose and adjust it based on response and tolerance. Most patients notice gradual improvement within two to four weeks, though the medicine should never be stopped abruptly without medical advice.

Esi-Dep tablet is widely available at pharmacies in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi. Patients in these cities can also book a consultation with a psychiatrist through oladoc for proper diagnosis before starting treatment.

Drug Class

• Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

Esi-Dep tablet 10 mg formula

• Escitalopram

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Esi-Dep tablet 10 mg?

• Take Esi-Dep tablet once daily, in the morning or evening as advised
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Take it with or without food
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly even if you feel better
• Keep taking it at the same time every day for best results

Drug Interactions

• MAOIs: Combining escitalopram with monoamine oxidase inhibitors can cause severe serotonin syndrome.
• NSAIDs and Aspirin: Using these with Esi-Dep increases the risk of bleeding.
• Other SSRIs or SNRIs: Taking multiple serotonergic medicines together raises serotonin syndrome risk.
• Blood Thinners: Escitalopram may enhance the effect of warfarin and increase bleeding risk.

Risks and warnings

• Suicidal Thoughts: Young adults may experience increased suicidal thoughts during the first weeks of treatment.
• Pregnancy: Escitalopram should be used in pregnancy only if clearly needed, under medical supervision.
• Serotonin Syndrome: Combining Esi-Dep with other serotonergic drugs can cause a dangerous rise in serotonin levels.
• Heart Rhythm: High doses may prolong the QT interval and affect heart rhythm in sensitive patients.
• Withdrawal: Stopping the medicine abruptly can trigger dizziness, irritability, and mood changes.

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness or fatigue
• Insomnia
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sweating
• Dizziness

Storage Conditions

Store Esi-Dep tablet at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in its original packaging and out of reach of children.