Lexapro

Lexapro is a brand name of escitalopram, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

LEXAPRO (escitalopram oxalate - solution; oral)

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  Manufacturer: FOREST LABS
  
  Approval date: November 27, 2002
  
  Strength(s): EQ 5MG BASE/5ML ^[RLD]

LEXAPRO (escitalopram oxalate - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: FOREST LABS
  
  Approval date: August 14, 2002
  
  Strength(s): EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 20MG BASE ^[RLD], EQ 5MG BASE
  

Has a generic version of Lexapro been approved?

No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Lexapro available.

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Lexapro. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

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  Crystalline composition containing escitalopram
  Patent 6,916,941
  Issued: July 12, 2005
  Inventor(s): Christensen; Troels Volsgaard & Liljegren; Ken & Elema; Michiel Onne & Andresen; Lene & Mahashabde; Shashank & Assenza; Sebastian P.
  Assignee(s): H. Lundbeck A/S
  Crystalline particles of escitalopram oxalate with a particle size of at least 40 μm is disclosed. Method for the manufacture of said crystalline particles and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said crystalline particles are also disclosed.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • August 12, 2022
    
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  • February 12, 2023
    
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  Crystalline composition containing escitalopram
  Patent 7,420,069
  Issued: September 2, 2008
  Inventor(s): Christensen; Troels Volsgaard & Liljegren; Ken & Elema; Michiel Onne & Andresen; Lene & Mahashabde; Shashank & Assenza; Sebastian P.
  Assignee(s): H. Lundbeck A/S
  Crystalline particles of escitalopram oxalate with a particle size of at least 40 μm is disclosed. Method for the manufacture of said crystalline particles and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said crystalline particles are also disclosed.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • August 12, 2022
    
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  • February 12, 2023
    
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  Pharmaceutically useful (+)-1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-1-(4'-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydroiso benzofuran-5-carbonitrile and non-toxic acid addition salts thereof
  Patent RE34712
  Issued: August 30, 1994
  Inventor(s): Boegesoe; Klaus P. & Perregaard; Jens K.
  Assignee(s): H. Lundbeck A/S
  The two enantiomers of the anti-depressant drug of the formula I ##STR1## are disclosed. Methods for resolving intermediates and their .[.steroselective.]. .Iadd.stereoselective .Iaddend.conversion to a corresponding .[.enatiomer.]. .Iadd.enantiomer .Iaddend.of I are also disclosed.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • September 14, 2011
    
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  • March 14, 2012
    
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Related Exclusivities

Exclusivity is exclusive marketing rights granted by the FDA upon approval of a drug and can run concurrently with a patent or not. Exclusivity is a statutory provision and is granted to an NDA applicant if statutory requirements are met.

• Exclusivity expiration dates:
  • March 19, 2012 - NEW PATIENT POPULATION
  
  

See also...

• Lexapro Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Lexapro Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Lexapro Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Lexapro Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Lexapro Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Lexapro AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Escitalopram Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Escitalopram Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Escitalopram Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Escitalopram Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Escitalopram Oxalate AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)