SPL Set ID: 3d70380f-ef97-4de9-a8f8-44ef9ba7e5a7
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Citalopram hydrobromide is an orally administered selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) with a chemical structure unrelated to that of other SSRIs or of tricyclic, tetracyclic, or other available antidepressant agents. Citalopram hydrobromide is a racemic bicyclic phthalane derivative designated (±)-1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-5-carbonitrile, hydrobromide with the following structural formula: The molecular formula is C 20 H 22 BrFN 2 O and its molecular weight is 405.35. Citalopram hydrobromide occurs as a fine, white to off-white powder. Citalopram hydrobromide is sparingly soluble in water and soluble in ethanol. Citalopram hydrobromide is available only in tablet dosage form. Citalopram Tablets USP, 10 mg are modified oval-shaped, white, film-coated tablets, in strengths equivalent to 10 mg citalopram base. Citalopram Tablets USP, 20 mg are modified oval-shaped, white, film-coated tablets, in strengths equivalent to 20 mg of citalopram base. Citalopram Tablets USP, 40 mg are capsule-shaped, white, film-coated tablets in strengths equivalent to 40 mg of citalopram base. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, crospovidone, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80 and titanium dioxide. Structural Formula for Citalopram Hydrobromide