Citalopram vs Lamotrigine

Citalopram vs Lamotrigine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Lamotrigine.

Mechanism of Action

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

Lamotrigine: Sodium channel blocker inhibiting glutamate release.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Lamotrigine — 25 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Lamotrigine — C9H7Cl2N5.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Lamotrigine — 256.0910 g/mol.

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