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Organic Chemicals > Amines > Propylamines > Escitalopram
Organic Chemicals > Nitriles > Escitalopram
Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring > Benzofurans > Escitalopram

Preferred term

Escitalopram  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Escitalopram Oxalate
  • Lexapro

Scope note

  • S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

History note

  • 2022 (2001)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000089983

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