Escitalopram vs Tofacitinib

## Escitalopram vs Tofacitinib: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Tofacitinib**: Pan-JAK inhibitor with preference for JAK1 and JAK3 blocking pro-inflammatory cytokine signaling.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Tofacitinib — 3.2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Tofacitinib — C16H20N6O.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Tofacitinib — 312.3700 g/mol.

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