citalopram

Chemical structure of citalopram

Meaning

Noun

A drug that functions as a SSRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrobromide C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O·HBr to treat depression and anxiety. It is marketed under the trademark Celexa.

Origin

Probably from cyano- + phthalimide.

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