Citalopram hydrobromide, >=98% (HPLC)

Application

Citalopram hydrobromide has been used:to examine its effects onsirtmRNA and mammalian sirtuins (SIRT) expression in miceto monitor body temperature and antidepressant-like behavioral responses in the forced swim test for ratsfor 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) competition uptake assays

Biochem/physiol Actions

Potent and selective serotonin uptake inhibitor (K_i = 5.4 nM); antidepressant

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Forest Labs. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

General description

Citalopram is a bicyclic phthalene derivative. It initiates serotonergic activity, which produces antidepressant action. Citalopram hydrobromide reverses memory impairment. It is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, sociophobia and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Packaging

50 mg in poly bottle

10 mg in glass insert