Citalopram

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Celexa

Pharmacological Mechanism

Racemic SSRI. The S-enantiomer (escitalopram) is the pharmacologically active form; R-enantiomer may antagonise activity via allosteric SERT site. Dose-dependent QT prolongation.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 35h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 20mg (Range: 20 - 20 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• nervous

Interactions

• Escitalopram