for the drug escitalopram which has a half life of 27-32hours
what is it mechanism of actions, the pharmacokinetics, ittherputic use and adverse affects of escitalopram
molecular target of escitalopram
explain full mechanism of action of escitalopram
- What does escitalopram do at the molecular level?
- What does escitalopram do at the cellular level?
- What does the escitalopram at thetissue/organ level?
- What does this mean for the overall effect on thebody? (i.e. What is the systemic effect?)?
- Describe ONE therapeutic use for escitalopram, and explain whyit is used for the treatment of this condition.
- Identify ONE adverse effect of escitalopram that is directlyrelated to its mechanism of action. Explain why this adverse effectoccurs.
- Based on escitalopram half life of 27-32 hours:
- Calculate how long it takes to eliminate 95% of a single doseof your drug from the body. Provide the range of values and theequation used.
- From the given pharmacokinetics parameter, explain whichelimination model the drug is likely to follow.
