Citalopram vs Cysteine

## Citalopram vs Cysteine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Cysteine — N/A.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Cysteine — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Cysteine — N/A.

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