Last update: July 2, 2015

Escitalopram Oxalate

Very Low Risk for breastfeeding


Safe. Compatible.
Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.

S-Enantiomer of Citalopram that shares similar pharmacokinetics and properties with Citalopram.

Excretion into breast milk is clinically non-significant. Serum levels of infants from breastfeeding mothers who were treated have been shown to be undetectable or very low.

Overall, short or long-term harmful effect has not been reported among breastfed infants. Isolated cases of irritability and neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis after intrauterine exposure have appeared in medical literature contrasting with harmlessness reported by others.

Galactorrhea associated or not to hyperprolactinemia, may appear.

Women who are on antidepressant treatment in pregnancy are in need of special and intensive support for breastfeeding because of a high risk of early weaning.

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Other names

Escitalopram Oxalate is also known as Escitalopram.


Escitalopram Oxalate in other languages or writings:

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Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Oral Bioavail. 80 %
Molecular weight 414 daltons
Protein Binding 56 %
VD 12 - 26 l/Kg
Tmax 4 hours
T1/2 30 hours
M/P ratio 2 -
Theoretical Dose 0,01 mg/Kg/d
Relative Dose 1,7 - 6,8 %

References

  1. Orsolini L, Bellantuono C. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors and breastfeeding: a systematic review. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2015 Abstract
  2. Sriraman NK, Melvin K, Meltzer-Brody S. ABM Clinical Protocol #18: Use of Antidepressants in Breastfeeding Mothers. Breastfeed Med. 2015 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  3. Neuman G, Colantonio D, Delaney S, Szynkaruk M, Ito S. Bupropion and Escitalopram During Lactation. Ann Pharmacother. 2014 Abstract
  4. Davanzo R, Bua J, Paloni G, Facchina G. Breastfeeding and migraine drugs. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2014 Abstract
  5. Nebhinani N. Sertraline-induced galactorrhea: case report and review of cases reported with other SSRIs. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2013 Abstract
  6. Kim S, Park YM. Serum prolactin and macroprolactin levels among outpatients with major depressive disorder following the administration of selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors: a cross-sectional pilot study. PLoS One. 2013 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  7. Bellantuono C, Orsolini L, Bozzi F. [The safety profile of escitalopram in pregnancy and breastfeeding]. Riv Psichiatr. 2013 Abstract
  8. Rowe H, Baker T, Hale TW. Maternal medication, drug use, and breastfeeding. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2013 Feb;60(1):275-94. Abstract
  9. Bellantuono C, Bozzi F, Orsolini L. Safety of escitalopram in pregnancy: a case series. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2013 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  10. Gorman JR, Kao K, Chambers CD. Breastfeeding among women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. J Hum Lact. 2012 Abstract
  11. Bellantuono C, Bozzi F, Orsolini L, Catena-Dell'Osso M. The safety of escitalopram during pregnancy and breastfeeding: a comprehensive review. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2012 Abstract
  12. Berle JO, Spigset O. Antidepressant Use During Breastfeeding. Curr Womens Health Rev. 2011 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  13. Patil AS, Kuller JA, Rhee EH. Antidepressants in pregnancy: a review of commonly prescribed medications. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2011 Abstract
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  15. Amir LH, Pirotta MV, Raval M. Breastfeeding--evidence based guidelines for the use of medicines. Aust Fam Physician. 2011 Sep;40(9):684-90. Review. Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  16. Hale TW, Kendall-Tackett K, Cong Z, Votta R, McCurdy F. Discontinuation syndrome in newborns whose mothers took antidepressants while pregnant or breastfeeding. Breastfeed Med. 2010 Abstract
  17. Lanza di Scalea T, Wisner KL. Antidepressant medication use during breastfeeding. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  18. Shim SH, Lee YJ, Lee EC. A case of galactorrhea associated with excitalopram. Psychiatry Investig. 2009 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  19. Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol Committee. ABM clinical protocol #18: use of antidepressants in nursing mothers. Breastfeed Med. 2008 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  20. Potts AL, Young KL, Carter BS, Shenai JP. Necrotizing enterocolitis associated with in utero and breast milk exposure to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, escitalopram. J Perinatol. 2007 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  21. Gulsun M, Algul A, Semiz UB, Ates MA, Doruk A, Ebrinc S, Basoglu C, Cetin M. A case with euprolactinemic galactorrhea induced by escitalopram. Int J Psychiatry Med. 2007 Abstract
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