Citalopram vs Midazolam

## Citalopram vs Midazolam: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Midazolam**: Ultra-short-acting benzodiazepine GABA-A receptor positive allosteric modulator.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Midazolam — 1.5-2.5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Midazolam — C18H13ClFN3.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Midazolam — 325.7670 g/mol.

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