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Exapro Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Exapro Tablet (Escitalopram) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

Escitalopram Oxalate 10 mg

Manufacturer

CCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 235.64 - 589.05

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What is Exapro Tablet used for?

  • Major depressive disorder (major depression)
  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) (generalized anxiety)
  • Panic disorder symptoms (panic attacks)
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Important warnings

  • Do not use Exapro Tablet if you are allergic to Escitalopram or any of the tablet’s ingredients
  • Avoid taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or pimozide

Exapro Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameExapro
Generic NameEscitalopram
StrengthEscitalopram Oxalate 10 mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassAntidepressant (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor – SSRI)
ManufacturerCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 250 - 450 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Exapro Tablet? (Exapro Tablet kya hai)

Exapro Tablet is a commonly prescribed medicine in Pakistan. Its generic component is Escitalopram, and it belongs to the Antidepressant (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor – SSRI) class. This medication works by targeting inflammatory or infection-related pathways in the body to control symptoms. It's crucial to follow the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Major depressive disorder (major depression)
  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) (generalized anxiety)
  • Panic disorder symptoms (panic attacks)
  • Social anxiety disorder (social anxiety)
  • Relieving symptoms associated with social phobia (social phobia)
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) (obsessive compulsive)
  • Reducing nervousness and improving overall emotional well-being (emotional wellness)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with major depressive disorder
  • People suffering from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
  • Patients experiencing panic attacks

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to Escitalopram or any of the tablet’s ingredients
  • If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or pimozide
  • Allergy to active ingredient

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use Exapro Tablet if you are allergic to Escitalopram or any of the tablet’s ingredients
  • Avoid taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or pimozide

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea, Drowsiness, Fatigue
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
  • Pimozide

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousEscitalopram
Alternative brandVariousEscitalopram

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 250 - 450 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Exapro Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Exapro Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Exapro Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Exapro Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Exapro Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Exapro Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-11-21 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Exapro Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Exapro Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Exapro Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Exapro Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Exapro Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Exapro Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.