Citalopram vs Furosemide

## Citalopram vs Furosemide: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

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