Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, thereby improving mood. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Psychotropic agents, QTc-prolonging agents, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as antianxiety drugs, antidepressants and central nervous system (CNS) agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Nitalapram, Cipram and Citalopramum. Its PubChem CID is 2771.
Citalopram
| CAS No | 59729-33-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C20H21FN2O |
| Molecular Weight | 324.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3H-2-benzofuran-5-carbonitrile |
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Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, thereby improving mood. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Psychotropic agents, QTc-prolonging agents, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin agents.
The listed CAS number is 59729-33-8.
The listed molecular formula is C20H21FN2O.
The listed molecular weight is 324.4 g/mol.
1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3H-2-benzofuran-5-carbonitrile.
The source lists Nitalapram, Cipram and Citalopramum.