Citalopram vs Spironolactone

Citalopram vs Spironolactone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Spironolactone.

Mechanism of Action

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

Spironolactone: Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Spironolactone — 1.4 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Spironolactone — C24H32O4S.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Spironolactone — 416.5740 g/mol.

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