citalopram

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US/saɪˈtæl.əˌpɹæm/US/sɪˈtæl.əˌpɹæm/

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.

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Meanings

nouncitalopram (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA 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.

    Citalopram, 20mg. Morning tremors. No other reaction.

    2002, Sarah Kane, 4.48 Psychosis, Methuen, →ISBN, page 22

Origin

Probably from cy(ano)- + (ph)thal(imide) + -o- + pr(opyl)am(ine).

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Chicago

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