Citalopram vs Loratadine

Citalopram vs Loratadine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Loratadine.

Mechanism of Action

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

Loratadine: Second-generation H1 antihistamine with minimal CNS effects.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Loratadine — 8 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Loratadine — C22H23ClN2O2.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Loratadine — 382.8800 g/mol.

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