Citalopram vs Insulin Glargine

## Citalopram vs Insulin Glargine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Citalopram** and **Insulin Glargine**.

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Insulin Glargine**: Long-acting insulin analogue that binds insulin receptors.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Insulin Glargine — 12-24 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Insulin Glargine — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Insulin Glargine — N/A.

**Type**: Citalopram — Small molecule; Insulin Glargine — Protein.