Escitalopram vs Spironolactone

## Escitalopram vs Spironolactone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Spironolactone**: Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Spironolactone — 1.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Spironolactone — C24H32O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Spironolactone — 416.5740 g/mol.

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