Citalopram Flashcards

1
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classification

A

SSRI
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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2
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used to treat

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depression

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3
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mechanism of action

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inhibition of CNS neuronal reuptake of serotonin (5-HT)
targets serotonin transporter SLC6A4
inhibiting re-uptake in the synaptic cleft

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