Duloxetine vs Paroxetine Mesylate

## Duloxetine vs Paroxetine Mesylate: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Duloxetine** and **Paroxetine Mesylate**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Duloxetine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Duloxetine — 12 hours; Paroxetine Mesylate — N/A.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Duloxetine — C18H19NOS; Paroxetine Mesylate — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Duloxetine — 297.4150 g/mol; Paroxetine Mesylate — N/A.

**Type**: Duloxetine — Small molecule; Paroxetine Mesylate — Small molecule.