escitalopram

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A drug that functions as an SSRI and is administered orally in the form of its oxalate C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O·C₂H₂O₄ to treat depression and anxiety.

/ˌɛs.əˈtæl.əˌpɹæm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-escitalopram.wav

escitalopram

From a phonetic spelling of the letter S, with citalopram, since this drug is the (S)-stereoisomer of the earlier drug citalopram.

Lexapro

escitalopram oxalate

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