Citalopram vs Pantoprazole

Citalopram vs Pantoprazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Pantoprazole.

Mechanism of Action

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

Pantoprazole: Proton pump inhibitor.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Pantoprazole — 1 hour.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Pantoprazole — C16H15F2N3O4S.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Pantoprazole — 383.3710 g/mol.

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