Fluoxetine vs Ranitidine

## Fluoxetine vs Ranitidine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fluoxetine — 1-3 days; Ranitidine — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO; Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol; Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol.

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