Indications
Arpolax is used to treat depressive illness and panic disorder.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Citalopram is a bicyclic phthalane derivative and a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, with little or no effect on the re-uptake of noradrenaline, dopamine or GABA. This inhibitory action accounts for citalopram's antidepressant effect. It has no or very low affinity for 5-HT1AA and 5-HT2A serotonin receptors, D1 and D2 dopamine receptors, α1- and α2-adrenergic and β-adrenergic receptors, histamine H1 receptors, muscarinic and cholinergic receptors, and benzodiazepine and opioid receptors.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women are lacking; therefore, Citalopram should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Lactation: Citalopram passes into human breast milk. So, the decision to continue or discontinue either nursing or Citalopram therapy should weigh the risks of Citalopram exposure to the infant against the benefits of Citalopram treatment for the mother.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.