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Citalopram

Citalopram is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Citalopram; Generic name: CITALOPRAM; Manufacturer: NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc..

Brand nameCitalopram
Generic nameCITALOPRAM
ManufacturerNuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Used for1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Citalopram tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Citalopram tablets are a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults ( 1 ) .
Dosage2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer once daily with or without food ( 2 ) . Initial dosage is 20 mg once daily; after one week may increase to maximum dosage of 40 mg once daily ( 2.1 ) . Patients greater than 60 years of age, patients with hepatic impairment, and CYP2C19 poor metabolizers: maximum recommended dosage is 20 mg once daily ( 2.2 ) . When discontinuing citalopram tablets, reduce dosage gradually ( 2.4 , 5.6 ) . 2.1 Recommended Dosage Administer citalopram tablets once daily, with
WarningsWARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Citalopram tablets are not approved for use in pediatric patients [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ] . WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See full
Active ingredient(s)CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0dfb11d9-f48d-56ee-e063-6294a90ad256

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