Citalopram vs Levofloxacin

## Citalopram vs Levofloxacin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Citalopram** and **Levofloxacin**.

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Levofloxacin**: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Levofloxacin — 6-8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Levofloxacin — C18H20FN3O4.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Levofloxacin — 361.3680 g/mol.

**Type**: Citalopram — Small molecule; Levofloxacin — Small molecule.