Bupropion vs Venlafaxine

Bupropion vs Venlafaxine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Bupropion and Venlafaxine.

Mechanism of Action

Bupropion: Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI).

Venlafaxine: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Bupropion — 21 hours; Venlafaxine — 5 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Bupropion — C13H18ClNO; Venlafaxine — C17H27NO2.

Molecular Weight: Bupropion — 239.7420 g/mol; Venlafaxine — 277.4020 g/mol.

Type: Bupropion — Small molecule; Venlafaxine — Small molecule.