Chemical Basic Information

English Name: Citalopram Hydrobromide
Chemical Name: (±)-1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-5-carbonitrile hydrobromide
Molecular Formula: C20H22BrFN2O
Molecular Weight: 405.3 g/mol
CAS Number: 59729-32-7

Pharmacological Effects

Mechanism of Action:
Citalopram Hydrobromide is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works primarily by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, a neurotransmitter associated with mood regulation. By inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin into the presynaptic neuron, citalopram increases serotonin availability in the synaptic cleft, thereby enhancing its positive effects on mood.