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Citalopram

Description An atypical antidepressant, CELEXAŽ, with the selective serotonin reuptake inhibiting (SSRI) action. It is biotransformed to the active metabolite, desmethylcitalopram. 
Therapeutic Low 0.0500
Therapeutic High 0.1100
Units ug/mL 
Specimen
Half Life Low 25.00
Half Life High 35.00
VOD Low 12.00
VOD High 16.00
Toxic Level 1.000
Lethal Level 2.000
Plasma to Whole Blood ratio 0.00
Warnings Warnings - may impair mental and/or physical ability required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks (e.g., driving, operating heavy machinery)