Celecoxib vs Citalopram

Celecoxib vs Citalopram: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Celecoxib and Citalopram.

Mechanism of Action

Celecoxib: Selective COX-2 inhibitor.

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

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Celecoxib — 11 hours; Citalopram — 35 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S; Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

Molecular Weight: Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol; Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

Type: Celecoxib — Small molecule; Citalopram — Small molecule.