Like other drugs, Celexa may have interactions
MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection Celexa (citalopram) is a brand-name prescription drug used to treat major depressive disorder in adults
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Citalopram is very similar to Do not start treatment with citalopram capsules because the only available dose strength is 30 mg
Pediatric Use
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SSRIs are thought to work by preventing the reuptake of serotonin by nerves, leading to an increase in serotonin concentrations within the nerve synapse (space between two nerves)
Geriatric
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You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome Celexa is sometimes prescribed off-label for children
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The systemic clearance of citalopram was 330 mL/min, with approximately 20% of that due to renal clearance
Celexa is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat major depressive disorder in adults, but it is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat other conditions
Avoid use of citalopram in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, recent acute myocardial infarction, or uncompensated heart failure
Use caution, too, if you are over 60 years old, have liver or kidney problems, suffer from heart disease or high blood pressure, or have ever had seizures
Celexa is used for depression