Citalopram vs Vancomycin

Citalopram vs Vancomycin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Vancomycin.

Mechanism of Action

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

Vancomycin: Glycopeptide antibiotic inhibiting cell wall synthesis by binding D-Ala-D-Ala terminus of peptidoglycan precursors.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Vancomycin — 4-6 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Vancomycin — C66H75Cl2N9O24.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Vancomycin — 1449.2500 g/mol.

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