Citalopram
Generic Name: Citalopram
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Treat depression
Major depressive disorder
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
20-40 mg daily
Safety not established
Max 20 mg daily
40 mg/day
N/A
Max 20 mg daily
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Nausea, dry mouth, insomnia
QT prolongation, serotonin syndrome
Use with MAOIs or Pimozide
Suicidal ideation in young adults
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
MAOIs, other serotonergic drugs
N/A
Avoid
Identified Clinical Drug Interactions for Citalopram:
Increased susceptibility to upper gastrointestinal bleeding and mucosal ulceration.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Use if benefit outweighs risk
Use caution
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
May take weeks to see full effect
Take as soon as remembered
Mood changes, ECG if at risk
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Content for Citalopram was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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