Diazepam vs Venlafaxine

## Diazepam vs Venlafaxine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Diazepam** and **Venlafaxine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Diazepam**: Positive allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors.

**Venlafaxine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Diazepam — 20-100 hours; Venlafaxine — 5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Diazepam — C16H13ClN2O; Venlafaxine — C17H27NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Diazepam — 284.7400 g/mol; Venlafaxine — 277.4020 g/mol.

**Type**: Diazepam — Small molecule; Venlafaxine — Small molecule.