Citalopram Tablets
Formulated to alleviate major depressive disorder, indicated to support neurological balance and target panic disorder symptoms for long-term mental health management.
Strengths: 10 · 20mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Cipramil
- Therapeutic class
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological class
SSRI
- Known off-label uses
obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Contraindications
concurrent use of MAO inhibitors
- Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive; avoid sudden discontinuation
- Minor side effects
nausea; headache; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
insomnia; fatigue
- Serious side effects
serotonin syndrome — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Onset Time
2–4 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
St. John's Wort; MAOIs
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in older adults.
Patient summary
Formulated to alleviate major depressive disorder, indicated to support neurological balance and target panic disorder symptoms for long-term mental health management.
Mechanism of action
Citalopram selectively increases levels of serotonin in the synaptic cleft by blocking its reuptake, which stabilizes mood and helps manage anxiety symptoms.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Small amounts excreted; monitor infant.
Citalopram Tablets
Formulated to alleviate major depressive disorder, indicated to support neurological balance and target panic disorder symptoms for long-term mental health management.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Citalopram
- Listed indication(s): Major Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 10 mg949-10-mg-11450
- 180 tablets - 20 mg949-20-mg-11457