Citalopram vs Potassium Chloride

Citalopram vs Potassium Chloride: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Potassium Chloride.

Mechanism of Action

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

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

Type: Citalopram — Small molecule; Potassium Chloride — Small molecule.