Escitalopram oxalate is the s-isomer metabolite of citalopram, which is the main component of citalopram with pharmacological activity.
Escitalopram oxalate drug citalopram is a new kind of SSRIS, mainly mediated the citalopram 5 - HT reuptake inhibition, and the low affinity of allosteric binding sites have higher affinity, through efficient selective dose dependent inhibition of 5 - HT transporter (SERT), inhibit the central nervous system nerve endings 5 - HT reuptake presynaptic membrane, work fast, 2 weekend may demonstrate significant curative effect, has become a first-line treatment for depression.