Escitalopram vs Fluvoxamine Maleate

Escitalopram vs Fluvoxamine Maleate: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Escitalopram and Fluvoxamine Maleate.

Mechanism of Action

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

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O.

Molecular Weight: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

Type: Escitalopram — Small molecule; Fluvoxamine Maleate — Small molecule.