Citalopram
- Generic Name
- Citalopram
- Brand Names
- Celexa, Ctp
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C20H21FN2O
- CAS Number
- 59729-33-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 0DHU5B8D6V
- Background
Citalopram is an antidepressant belonging to the class of selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) widely used to treat the symptoms of depression. It is a racemic bicyclic phthalate derivate and is the only compound with a tertiary amine and 2 nitrogen-containing metabolites among all SSRIs. Citalopram enhances serotonergic transmission through the i...
- Indication
Citalopram is approved by the FDA for treating adults with major depressive disorder. It has also been used off-label to treat various diseases, including but not limited to sexual dysfunction, ethanol abuse, psychiatric conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and diabetic neuropathy.
- Associated Conditions
- Alcohol Abuse, Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Bulimia Nervosa, Depression, Diabetic Neuropathies, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Premature Ejaculation, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
- Associated Therapies
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