Journal Published Online: 01 July 2002
Volume 47, Issue 4

Postmortem Concentrations of Citalopram

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

The postmortem concentrations of citalopram in blood, bile, liver, and vitreous humour were investigated in 14 cases using a spe-cially developed high performance liquid chromatography assay. Concentrations from drug and non-drug related deaths were categorized to deter-mine a postmortem therapeutic and toxic range. Therapeutic citalopram concentrations for blood, bile, liver, and vitreous humour ranged to 0.4 mg/L, 2.1 mg/l, 6.6 mg/kg, and 0.2 mg/L, respectively. In one potentially fatal response to citalopram, concentrations were 0.8 mg/L, 6.0 mg/L, 0.3 mg/L for blood, bile and vitreous humour, respectively.

Author Information

Anastos, N
Monash University, Southbank, Victoria, Australia
McIntyre, IM
Monash University, Southbank, Victoria, Australia
Lynch, MJ
Monash University, Southbank, Victoria, Australia
Drummer, OH
Monash University, Southbank, Victoria, Australia
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ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS15458J