Citalopram vs Lansoprazole

Citalopram vs Lansoprazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Lansoprazole.

Mechanism of Action

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

Lansoprazole: Proton pump inhibitor.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Lansoprazole — 1.5 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Lansoprazole — C16H14F3N3O2S.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Lansoprazole — 369.3620 g/mol.

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