Citalopram vs Zolpidem

Citalopram vs Zolpidem: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Zolpidem.

Mechanism of Action

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

Zolpidem: Selective GABA-A receptor alpha-1 subunit agonist.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Zolpidem — 2.5 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Zolpidem — C19H21N3O.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Zolpidem — 307.3950 g/mol.

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