Escitalopram vs Fluoxetine

## Escitalopram vs Fluoxetine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Escitalopram** and **Fluoxetine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Escitalopram**: S-enantiomer of citalopram; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

**Fluoxetine**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Fluoxetine — 1-3 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol.

**Type**: Escitalopram — Small molecule; Fluoxetine — Small molecule.