Cipralex
Escitalopram
Ingredients & Drug Type
Cipralex is listed as Psychiatric containing Escitalopram. A mental health medicine affecting neurotransmitters, mood, or sleep and usually requiring follow-up.
- Active ingredient
- Escitalopram
- Therapeutic class
- Psychiatric
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 10mg
Dosing
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 10mg.
- Frequency: مرة يومياً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Medical Overview
Cipralex is listed as Psychiatric containing Escitalopram. A mental health medicine affecting neurotransmitters, mood, or sleep and usually requiring follow-up.
Cipralex (escitalopram) is a first-line SSRI for depression and anxiety disorders, prescription-only in Jordan. Expect 2-4 weeks before improvement begins. Never stop abruptly — taper under medical supervision. Under-25s need close monitoring in the first weeks.
Uses / Indications
- Depression
- generalized anxiety disorder
- panic disorder
- social phobia
- Depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar disorder, or sleep problems depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- Nausea
- headache
- insomnia
- QT prolongation at high doses
- Sleepiness, dizziness, dry mouth, appetite/weight change, or sexual side effects depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- يُمنع الجمع مع مثبطات MAO (فاصل 14 يوماً إلزامي) ومع البيموزايد. يُستخدم بحذر مع: إطالة QT الخلقية أو أدوية تطيلها
- الصرع غير المضبوط
- النزف أو مميعات الدم
- والقصور الكبدي (جرعات أقل). في الحمل والرضاعة: قرار موازنة يتخذه الطبيب — لا توقفيه ذاتياً عند اكتشاف حمل
- راجعي طبيبك فوراً.
- Worsening suicidal thoughts, serious allergy, or unsafe combinations with other psychiatric medicines.
Warnings
- لدى من هم دون 25 عاماً قد يزيد القلق وأفكار إيذاء النفس بالأسابيع الأولى — المتابعة اللصيقة مع الطبيب والأهل ضرورية في هذه الفترة
- وأي أفكار إيذاء تستدعي تواصلاً فورياً مع الطبيب أو الطوارئ. لا توقف سيبرالكس فجأة — أعراض الانسحاب (دوخة
- صدمات كهربائية بالرأس
- تهيج) مزعجة
- الإيقاف تدريجي بإشراف الطبيب. العلاج النفسي الدوائي يعطي أفضل نتائجه مع المتابعة المنتظمة — احجز مع طبيب نفسي معتمد عبر كلينكس جو بسرية تامة.
- Do not stop suddenly; some medicines need gradual tapering.
Drug Interactions
- خطر «متلازمة السيروتونين» عند جمعه مع أدوية سيروتونينية أخرى: الترامادول
- الترپتانات (أدوية الشقيقة)
- عشبة سانت جون
- أو مضاد اكتئاب آخر — أعراضها تسارع نبض وحرارة وتوتر عضلي = طوارئ. مع مميعات الدم ومضادات الالتهاب يزيد ميل النزف. بعض أدوية الحموضة (أوميبرازول) ترفع مستوياته.
- May interact with alcohol, sedatives, other antidepressants, and some migraine or pain medicines.
Patient Guidance
- Improvement may take several weeks.
- Report sudden mood changes.
- Avoid driving until you know its effect.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Cipralex?
Cipralex contains Escitalopram and is categorized as Psychiatric. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Cipralex?
Catalog dosing information includes: 10mg. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Cipralex?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Cipralex be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.