Brand name for lexapro?

What brand name is Lexapro?

Lexapro is the brand name for escitalopram (an SSRI antidepressant) [1].

Is Lexapro the only brand for escitalopram?

No. Escitalopram also comes in generic form, which may be sold under different generic product names depending on the manufacturer. Lexapro is one specific branded version of escitalopram [1].

Why do people see both “Lexapro” and “escitalopram”?

“Lexapro” refers to the marketed brand product. “Escitalopram” refers to the active ingredient in that product (and in the generics), so the same medicine may be referred to by either name [1].

Sources
1. DrugPatentWatch.com — Lexapro (escitalopram)