Celexa
Citalopram tablets for major depressive disorder. It can take several weeks to reach its full effect, so it is not a quick solution for symptoms.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Citalopram
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg
This listing uses Celexa as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Celexa vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Celexa details
- Condition
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Alternative names
- citalopram
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SSRI
- Known off-label uses
- panic disorder; generalised anxiety disorder
- Contraindications
- QT prolongation; concurrent use of MAO inhibitors
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dry mouth; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; sweating; sexual dysfunction
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Forest Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 1–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Aspirin; Linezolid
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Citalopram tablets for major depressive disorder. It can take several weeks to reach its full effect, so it is not a quick solution for symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits synaptic serotonin reuptake, boosting extracellular levels of this neurotransmitter to stabilise neural pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Potential neonatal withdrawal. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low quantities.
What you will receive
Celexa is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Citalopram, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.