Last update 16 May 2024

Citalopram Hydrobromide

Overview

Basic Info

SummaryCitalopram was approved for medical use in the United States in 1998. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. Citalopram, sold under the brand name Celexa among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia. The antidepressant effects may take one to four weeks to occur. It is taken by mouth. Common side effects include nausea, trouble sleeping, sexual problems, shakiness, feeling tired, and sweating. Serious side effects include an increased risk of suicide in those under the age of 25, serotonin syndrome, glaucoma, and QT prolongation. Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome or persistent Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction may occur when stopped.
Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
Citalopram hydrobromide (USP)
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Target
Mechanism
SERT inhibitors(Serotonin transporter inhibitors)
Therapeutic Areas
Inactive Indication-
Originator Organization
Inactive Organization
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
DK (01 Jan 1989),
Regulation-
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Structure

Molecular FormulaC20H21FN2O
InChIKeyWSEQXVZVJXJVFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS Registry59729-33-8
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R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Depressive Disorder, Major
US
31 Jan 2022
Depressive Disorder
DK
01 Jan 1989
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Depressive DisorderDiscovery
RU
01 Oct 2007
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
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Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Phase 2
80
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08 Jun 2011
Phase 2/3
81
(Citalopram)
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11 Jun 2020
Placebo
(Placebo)
Not Applicable
50
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression+Citalopram hydrobromide
(Personalized Depression Care)
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09 Feb 2016
Brief Supportive Psychotherapy (BSP)+Citalopram hydrobromide
(Standard Depression Care)
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Phase 2
33
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13 Mar 2013
Placebo
(Placebo)
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Not Applicable
47
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12 Feb 2014
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