Diphenhydramine vs Quetiapine
## Diphenhydramine vs Quetiapine: Overview
This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Diphenhydramine** and **Quetiapine**.
## Mechanism of Action
**Diphenhydramine**: First-generation H1 antihistamine with anticholinergic properties.
**Quetiapine**: Atypical antipsychotic; antagonist at multiple receptors.
## Pharmacokinetics
**Half-life**: Diphenhydramine — 2-8 hours; Quetiapine — 6 hours.
## Chemical Properties
**Molecular Formula**: Diphenhydramine — C17H21NO; Quetiapine — C21H25N3O2S.
**Molecular Weight**: Diphenhydramine — 255.3550 g/mol; Quetiapine — 383.5100 g/mol.
**Type**: Diphenhydramine — Small molecule; Quetiapine — Small molecule.