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Citalopram

SSRI • Last reviewed 2025-09-26

Brands: Celexa

Sources updated 2025 • 1 references

Summary

General Information

Indicated for: Major depressive disorder. SSRI

Dosage & Administration

Typical dose range: 20–40 mg/day

Indications (label)

Major depressive disorder.

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Mechanism (brief)

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Metabolism & Half‑life

  • Metabolism: CYP2C19, CYP3A4, and CYP2D6 pathways.
  • Half‑life: ~35 h (longer in elderly/hepatic impairment).

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)

Recommended: No

References