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escitalopram

escitalopram (APO-ESCITALOPRAM) is a serotonin transporter inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 16
News articles 1
Drug details — escitalopram

Quick answer

escitalopram (APO-ESCITALOPRAM) is a serotonin transporter inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN escitalopram
Brand APO-ESCITALOPRAM
Mechanism Serotonin transporter inhibitor

Mechanism of action

Serotonin transporter inhibitor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. Escitalopram Phase 3 · Chinese Academy of · Mild-to-moderate Depression
  2. Escitalopram Phase 3 · Takeda · Major Depressive Disorder
  3. Escitalopram Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine Dependence
  4. Escitalopram Phase 3 · Otsuka Beijing Research · Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
  5. INTENSIFY BD Phase 3 · Disc Medicine · Bipolar depression
  6. INTENSIFY MDD Phase 3 · Disc Medicine · Major depressive disorder
  7. escitalopram Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Addiction
  8. Escitalopram Phase 1 · Universal Integrated · Major Depressive Disorder

Frequently asked questions

What is escitalopram?

escitalopram (APO-ESCITALOPRAM) is a serotonin transporter inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for escitalopram?

APO-ESCITALOPRAM is a marketed brand name for escitalopram. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.