Citalopram Flashcards
1
Q
what is Citalopram
A
A selective serotonin reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
2
Q
what is Ciralopram used to treat
A
treat depression associated with mood disorders
3
Q
what is the mechanism of action of citalopram?
A
is via blocking the reuptake of serotonin at the serotonin reuptake pump of the neuronal membrane, with little effect on norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake. This enhances the actions of serotonin on 5HT1A autoreceptors
4
Q
what does citalopram not inhibit
A
monoamine oxidase.
5
Q
difference between SSRI and Tricyclic antidepressant
A
SSRIs bind with significantly less affinity to histamine, acetylcholine, and norepinephrine receptors than tricyclic antidepressant drugs
