Citalopram vs Fluconazole

Citalopram vs Fluconazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Fluconazole.

Mechanism of Action

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

Fluconazole: Inhibits fungal CYP51 (lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase).

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Fluconazole — 30 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Fluconazole — C13H12F2N6O.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Fluconazole — 306.2710 g/mol.

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