Citalopram vs Diltiazem

Citalopram vs Diltiazem: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Diltiazem.

Mechanism of Action

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

Diltiazem: Benzothiazepine calcium channel blocker.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Diltiazem — 3-4.5 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Diltiazem — C22H26N2O4S.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Diltiazem — 414.5190 g/mol.

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