Overview
Entsta is a prescription medicine containing escitalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is supplied as 10 mg film-coated tablets and is manufactured in Pakistan by Bio-Mark Pharmaceuticals, Lahore.
Tablets
Entsta
Entsta is part of the YS Pharma (PVT) Limited product portfolio.
- Active ingredient
- Escitalopram (as escitalopram oxalate)
- Strength
- 10 mg
- Dosage form
- Film-coated tablet
- Pack
- 14 tablets
- DRAP Reg. No.
- 085715
- Manufacturer
- Bio-Mark Pharmaceuticals, Lahore
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Product Information
Entsta
Composition
Each film-coated tablet contains:
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Escitalopram (as escitalopram oxalate) | 10 | mg |
Manufactured to USP specification (pack label and DRAP record).
Indications & Uses
Entsta is a prescription medicine. Its approved indications are set out in the DRAP-approved package insert. In line with DRAP's rules on medicine advertising, indications are shared with healthcare professionals on request.
Healthcare professionals: request prescribing informationPossible Side Effects
Side effects, warnings and interactions below summarise the UK Summary of Product Characteristics for escitalopram 10 mg film-coated tablets, a reference product with the same active substance, strength and form. The Entsta package insert approved in Pakistan is the governing document.
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
- Headache
- Nausea
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
- Changes in appetite or weight gain
- Anxiety, restlessness, abnormal dreams, insomnia or sleepiness
- Dizziness, tremor, pins and needles
- Diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, dry mouth
- Increased sweating, joint or muscle pain
- Reduced sex drive and other sexual problems
- Tiredness, fever, yawning, sinusitis
Serious effects reported (uncommon, rare or frequency not known)
- Serotonin syndrome
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis, angioedema)
- Abnormal heart rhythm, including QT prolongation and torsade de pointes
- Low blood sodium
- Seizures or mania
- Suicidal thoughts or behaviour
- Bleeding, including from the stomach or after childbirth
Not everyone gets side effects. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any side effect, including ones not listed here.
Warnings & Precautions
Do not use
- If allergic to escitalopram or any other ingredient
- With MAO inhibitors (including moclobemide and linezolid)
- With known QT prolongation, congenital long-QT syndrome, or other medicines that prolong the QT interval
Take special care
- Not for children and adolescents under 18 years
- Suicidal thoughts may increase early in treatment or after dose changes; close monitoring is needed, especially in young adults
- Epilepsy, history of mania, diabetes, bleeding disorders, heart disease, low sodium or potassium, angle-closure glaucoma
- Stop gradually, not suddenly, to avoid withdrawal symptoms
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Use in pregnancy only if clearly necessary; newborns may need monitoring
- Breastfeeding is not recommended
Driving
- May affect the ability to drive or use machines
Interactions
- MAO inhibitorsmust not be combined; allow 14 days after an irreversible MAOI before starting, and 7 days after stopping escitalopram before starting an MAOI
- Medicines that prolong the QT interval (for example some antiarrhythmics, antipsychotics, antibiotics and antimalarials)must not be combined
- Triptans, tramadol, other serotonergic medicines and St John's wortrisk of serotonin syndrome
- Omeprazole and cimetidineraise escitalopram levels; a dose change may be needed
- Anticoagulants, antiplatelets and anti-inflammatory painkillersincreased bleeding risk
- Alcohol is not advised
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines and supplements you take.
Storage
Follow the storage instructions on the Entsta pack and package insert. Keep out of the reach of children.
Packaging & Variants
| Variant | Strength | Dosage form | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entsta 10 mg | 10 mg | Film-coated tablet | 14 tablets |
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