Citalopram vs Diazepam

Citalopram vs Diazepam: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Diazepam.

Mechanism of Action

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

Diazepam: Positive allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Diazepam — 20-100 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Diazepam — C16H13ClN2O.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Diazepam — 284.7400 g/mol.

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