Citalopram (Systemic)

Brand Names : Celexa

Category

• Antidepressant

Description

Citalopram (si-TAL-oh-pram) is used to treat mental depression.

Citalopram belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are thought to work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Oral solution (U.S.)
• Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Celexa

In Canada -

• Celexa