Dabigatran vs Duloxetine
## Dabigatran vs Duloxetine: Overview
This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Dabigatran** and **Duloxetine**.
## Mechanism of Action
**Dabigatran**: Direct thrombin (Factor IIa) inhibitor.
**Duloxetine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
## Pharmacokinetics
**Half-life**: Dabigatran — 12-17 hours; Duloxetine — 12 hours.
## Chemical Properties
**Molecular Formula**: Dabigatran — C25H25N7O3; Duloxetine — C18H19NOS.
**Molecular Weight**: Dabigatran — 471.5100 g/mol; Duloxetine — 297.4150 g/mol.
**Type**: Dabigatran — Small molecule; Duloxetine — Small molecule.