Citalopram vs Naproxen

## Citalopram vs Naproxen: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Naproxen**: Non-selective COX inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Naproxen — 12-17 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Naproxen — C14H14O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Naproxen — 230.2590 g/mol.

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