Citalopram hydrochloride

It is mainly used to treat major depressive disorder. It is also used for anxiety disorders, including panic and social anxiety. Off-label uses include OCD, PTSD, and PMDD. The drug works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. It helps improve mood, sleep, and overall emotional balance. Citalopram hydrochloride is an antidepressant from the SSRI class.

CAS No 85118-27-0
Molecular Formula C20H22ClFN2O
Molecular Weight 360.9 g/mol
Synonyms 1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3H-2-benzofuran-5-carbonitrile;hydrochloride

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