Citalopram hydrobromide is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. The primary FDA-approved clinical use for citalopram hydrobromide is for treating depression in adults. Off-label uses include alcohol use disorder, coronary arteriosclerosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, postmenopausal flushing, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Citalopram is listed in the WHO model list of essential medicines to treat depressive disorders. Citalopram hydrobromide exerts its antidepressant action by potentiating serotonergic activity in the central nervous system. Multiple studies confirmed that citalopram hydrobromide is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that has minimal effects on norepinephrine and dopamine neuronal reuptake. This activity reviews the indications, mechanism of action, administration, contraindications, monitoring, toxicity associated with citalopram, and the interprofessional team’s role in caring for patients with conditions treated with citalopram.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
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