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Escance is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Escance depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Escance is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Escance safe for pregnant women?
Escance can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Escance right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Escance safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Escance may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Escance should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Escance on the Kidneys?
Escance rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Escance on the Liver?
Side effects of Escance rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Escance on the Heart?
Side effects of Escance rarely affect the heart.
Escance should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Escance unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Escance habit forming or addictive?
Escance does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Escance. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Escance is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Escance has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Escance
Taking Escance with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Escance
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Escance as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Escance can be taken with alprazolam. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Escance along with alprazolam if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Escance has been reported to cause temporary hairloss but this occurs very rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. This hairloss is temporary in nature and hair growth is restored after discontinuation of this drug. You are advised to inform your doctor and take prevention methods to stop hairfall as much as possible during the course of this drug.
Patients who are suffering from major depressive disorder may experience a change in behaviour, suicidal and self-inflicting thought whether they are taking Escance or not and this risk may remain till significant remission of depression. If you are experiencing mood fluctuations, life-threatening, distorted thoughts after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Escance should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug can result in very unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Escance is used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It has been found to be effective in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder alone or in combination with psychotherapy.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 461
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 520-522
