Citalopram vs Enalapril

## Citalopram vs Enalapril: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Enalapril**: Prodrug converted to enalaprilat; inhibits ACE preventing angiotensin I to II conversion.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Enalapril — 11 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Enalapril — C20H28N2O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol.

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