Posted by Cam W. on November 25, 2001, at 19:15:02
In reply to Re: Escitalopram, posted by nightlight on November 25, 2001, at 15:15:45
Nightlight - Escitalopram is the "S" isomer of citalopram (Celexa) which is the more active isomer of this antidepressant (ie. the isomer that has much more antidepressant activity). The citalopram isomers (R and S) are mirror images of each other, and Celexa is a mixture of the R and S isomers. Theoretically, escitalopram will be a more potent version of Celexa).
Since Forest will soon lose it's exclusivity of citalopram (ie. generic companies will be able to make and sell their own version), this is a way of extending the patent of their drug.
- Cam
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