Lexapro (Escitalopram Solution) and Oxcarbazepine Extended-Release Tablets

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Talk to your doctor before using escitalopram together with OXcarbazepine. Combining these medications may increase the blood levels and effects of escitalopram. You may have an increased risk of developing side effects, including irregular heart rhythm and a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome, which may include symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. You should contact your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms while taking the medications. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

MONITOR: Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 2C19 may increase the plasma concentrations of escitalopram, which is primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. The interaction has been studied with omeprazole, a potent CYP450 2C19 inhibitor. In study subjects, administration of a single 20 mg dose of escitalopram on day 5 of treatment with omeprazole 30 mg once daily for 6 days resulted in increases of escitalopram peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by approximately 10% and 50%, respectively. High plasma levels of escitalopram may increase the risk of serious side effects such as QT prolongation, which may lead to arrhythmias including torsade de pointes and sudden death, as well as serotonin syndrome, which is a rare but potentially fatal condition thought to result from hyperstimulation of brainstem 5-HT1A and 2A receptors. Symptoms of the serotonin syndrome may include mental status changes such as irritability, altered consciousness, confusion, hallucination, and coma; autonomic dysfunction such as tachycardia, hyperthermia, diaphoresis, shivering, blood pressure lability, and mydriasis; neuromuscular abnormalities such as hyperreflexia, myoclonus, tremor, rigidity, and ataxia; and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if escitalopram must be used in combination with CYP450 2C19 inhibitors such as cimetidine, esomeprazole, etravirine, felbamate, fluconazole, lansoprazole, letrozole, modafinil, omeprazole, oxcarbazepine, ticlopidine, and voriconazole. Pharmacologic response to escitalopram should be monitored more closely whenever a CYP450 2C19 inhibitor is added to or withdrawn from therapy, and the escitalopram dosage adjusted as necessary. This may be particularly important in patients receiving escitalopram at the upper end of the dosage range. Patients should be advised to seek medical attention if they experience symptoms that could indicate the occurrence of torsade de pointes such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, palpitation, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, or syncope. Patients should also be closely monitored for symptoms of the serotonin syndrome during treatment.

Lexapro (Escitalopram Solution)

Generic Name: escitalopram

Brand name: Lexapro

Synonyms: Lexapro

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Oxcarbazepine Extended-Release Tablets

Generic Name: oxcarbazepine

Brand name: Oxtellar XR, Trileptal

Synonyms: Oxcarbazepine, OXcarbazepine

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