escitalopram

noun

es·ci·tal·o·pram | \ ˌe-sə-ˈta-lə-ˌpram

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Medical Definition of escitalopram

: a drug that functions as an SSRI and is administered orally in the form of its oxalate C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O·C₂H₂O₄ to treat depression and anxiety — see lexapro

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“Escitalopram.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/escitalopram. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.

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