Escitalopram vs Venlafaxine

## Escitalopram vs Venlafaxine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Escitalopram**: S-enantiomer of citalopram; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Venlafaxine — 5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Venlafaxine — C17H27NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Venlafaxine — 277.4020 g/mol.

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