Citalopram vs Phenytoin

Citalopram vs Phenytoin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Phenytoin.

Mechanism of Action

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

Phenytoin: Sodium channel blocker stabilizing inactive state.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Phenytoin — 22 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Phenytoin — C15H12N2O2.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Phenytoin — 252.2680 g/mol.

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