Escitalopram vs Pregabalin

## Escitalopram vs Pregabalin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Pregabalin**: Binds alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Pregabalin — 6.3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Pregabalin — C8H17NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Pregabalin — 159.2260 g/mol.

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