Citalopram vs Cyclosporine

Citalopram vs Cyclosporine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Cyclosporine.

Mechanism of Action

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

Cyclosporine: Calcineurin inhibitor suppressing T-cell activation.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol.

Type: Citalopram — Small molecule; Cyclosporine — Protein.