Aripiprazole vs Citalopram

## Aripiprazole vs Citalopram: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Aripiprazole** and **Citalopram**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Aripiprazole**: Partial agonist at D2 and 5-HT1A receptors.

**Citalopram**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); racemic mixture with escitalopram as active S-enantiomer.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aripiprazole — 75 hours; Citalopram — 35 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aripiprazole — C23H27Cl2N3O2; Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Aripiprazole — 448.3850 g/mol; Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

**Type**: Aripiprazole — Small molecule; Citalopram — Small molecule.