citalopram

citalopram

 [si-tal´o-pram]

an antidepressant used in the treatment of depressive disorders, administered orally as citalopram hydrobromide.

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citalopram

(sī-tăl′ō-prăm′)

n.

A drug of the SSRI class, C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O, used in its hydrobromide form to treat depression.

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citalopram

Celexa^® Neurology A serotonin reuptake inhibitor for managing major depression Adverse events Nausea, insomnia, ejaculation disorder, diaphoresis, fatigue Contraindications MAOI therapy

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