Estar Tablet 20mg

About Estar Tablet 20mg

Estar Tablet 20mg Uses

• Treats major depressive disorder in adults at the established maintenance dose
• Manages moderate to severe generalized anxiety disorder
• Used for panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
• Prescribed for social anxiety disorder that has not responded to lower doses
• Helps control obsessive compulsive disorder symptoms long term

Estar Tablet 20mg Benefits

• Provides the maximum recommended dose strength for stronger symptom control
• Supports sustained mood stability once a therapeutic response is reached
• Once daily dosing simplifies long term treatment
• Suitable for patients who need a higher dose after gradual titration

What Experts Say

Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin in the brain. This increases serotonin availability at the synaptic level, which helps regulate mood, reduce anxiety, and stabilize sleep and appetite patterns over time.

The 20mg strength is generally used as the maximum recommended maintenance dose in adults who have not achieved sufficient symptom control on lower strengths such as 5mg or 10mg. It is typically reached through gradual titration over several weeks rather than prescribed as an initial starting dose.

Long term studies on escitalopram show sustained benefit at the 20mg maintenance level for preventing relapse of depression and anxiety disorders once remission is achieved. Regular follow up is recommended at this dose to monitor cardiac and metabolic parameters and to confirm the medicine continues to be effective and well tolerated.

Drug Class

• Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

Estar Tablet 20mg formula

• Escitalopram Oxalate

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Estar Tablet 20mg?

• Take one 20mg tablet once daily, usually in the morning or evening
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Can be taken with or without food
• Take it at the same time each day since this is usually a maintenance dose
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor
• Do not double up the next dose if one is missed

Drug Interactions

• MAO Inhibitors: Should not be combined due to risk of serotonin syndrome
• Other SSRIs or SNRIs: Increases risk of serotonin related side effects
• NSAIDs and Aspirin: Raises the risk of bleeding when combined
• Warfarin: May increase bleeding risk and needs monitoring
• Triptans: Combined use can trigger serotonin syndrome
• QT Prolonging Drugs: Combining with other drugs that affect heart rhythm raises cardiac risk at this dose
• Pimozide: Contraindicated due to heart rhythm risk

Risks and warnings

• Maximum Dose Limit: 20mg is generally the highest recommended daily dose and should not be exceeded without medical advice
• QT Prolongation: Higher doses carry a greater risk of heart rhythm disturbances, particularly in patients with existing heart conditions
• Suicidal Thoughts: Monitor for mood changes or suicidal thoughts, especially during dose changes
• Serotonin Syndrome: Risk increases when combined with other serotonergic medicines
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Use only if clearly needed and under medical supervision
• Withdrawal Symptoms: Do not stop suddenly after long term use, taper gradually under medical guidance

Estar Tablet 20mg Side Effects

• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness or fatigue
• Insomnia
• Dizziness
• Increased sweating
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Headache
• Reduced sexual desire or delayed climax

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack until ready to use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not store in the bathroom or near moisture