Citalopram vs Spironolactone

## Citalopram vs Spironolactone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Spironolactone**: Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Spironolactone — 1.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Spironolactone — C24H32O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Spironolactone — 416.5740 g/mol.

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