Both Cipralex and Seroxat are used to treat depression and various anxiety disorders, and both belong to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. However, they differ in the active ingredient they contain, leading to differences in effectiveness and potential side effects.
Cipralex Tablets Ingredients
Cipralex tablets contain the active ingredient escitalopram. Escitalopram is the S-enantiomer of citalopram. It works by increasing levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate mood and anxiety. Escitalopram is generally more selective for serotonin and may be associated with fewer side effects in some people than some other SSRIs.
Seroxat Tablets Ingredients
Seroxat tablets contain the active ingredient paroxetine. Paroxetine is also a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin into nerve cells, increasing the amount of serotonin available in the brain. Paroxetine differs from escitalopram in its chemical structure and other pharmacological properties.
Information about Cipralex tablets
Drug class: Antidepressants
Drug classification: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Pharmaceutical form: Tablets
Pharmaceutical family: Central nervous system drugs
Active ingredient: Escitalopram
Information about Seroxat tablets
Drug class: Antidepressants
Drug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Pharmaceutical form: Tablets
Pharmaceutical family: Central nervous system drugs
Active ingredient: Paroxetine