Safety Profile Overview
SSRI for major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Generally well-tolerated with standard SSRI class warnings.
Generic Name
escitalopram
Brand Names
Lexapro
Therapeutic Class
SSRI
Manufacturer
Allergan
What Pharma Signal Tracks for Escitalopram
- Adverse Events (FAERS) — All FDA Adverse Event Reporting System reports mentioning Escitalopram, including serious outcomes, hospitalizations, and deaths.
- FDA Recalls — Class I, II, and III recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts related to Escitalopram products.
- Label Changes — Boxed warning additions, new contraindications, dosing modifications, and safety-related labeling supplements.
- Risk Score — Composite risk score (0–100) combining adverse event rates, recall history, and label severity with explainable breakdown.
- Pharmacovigilance Signals — Proportional Reporting Ratio (PRR) and Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR) analysis detecting disproportionate adverse reactions.
- Trend Analysis — Monthly time series with anomaly detection for emerging safety signals.
Data Disclaimer: Pharma Signal aggregates data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) and other public regulatory sources. FAERS reports do not establish causation. Report counts may reflect prescription volume rather than relative safety. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical decisions.
Get Escitalopram Safety Data via API
One API call returns adverse events, risk scores, recalls, and pharmacovigilance signals for Escitalopram.
curl "https://api.pharma-signal.com/drug/safety/escitalopram" \ -H "X-API-Key: your_key" # Returns risk score, adverse event counts, # serious/death rates, recalls, and signals
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