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escitalopram

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /ˌɛs.əˈtæl.əˌpɹæm/
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noun

Meaning 1

A drug that functions as an SSRI and is administered orally in the form of its oxalate C20H21FN2O·C2H2O4 to treat depression and anxiety.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Lexapro

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From a phonetic spelling of the letter S, with citalopram, since this drug is the (S)-stereoisomer of the earlier drug citalopram.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: escitalopram — SSRI antidepressant
  • Spanish: escitalopram — SSRI antidepressant