for the drug escitalopram which has a half life of 27-32 hours what is it mechanism of...

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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.

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