Citalopram vs Valproic Acid

## Citalopram vs Valproic Acid: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Citalopram** and **Valproic Acid**.

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Valproic Acid**: Enhances GABA transmission and blocks sodium/calcium channels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Valproic Acid — 9-16 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Valproic Acid — C8H16O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Valproic Acid — 144.2110 g/mol.

**Type**: Citalopram — Small molecule; Valproic Acid — Small molecule.