Hydrochlorothiazide vs Quetiapine

## Hydrochlorothiazide vs Quetiapine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Hydrochlorothiazide** and **Quetiapine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Hydrochlorothiazide**: Inhibits Na+/Cl- cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule.

**Quetiapine**: Atypical antipsychotic; antagonist at multiple receptors.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours; Quetiapine — 6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2; Quetiapine — C21H25N3O2S.

**Molecular Weight**: Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol; Quetiapine — 383.5100 g/mol.

**Type**: Hydrochlorothiazide — Small molecule; Quetiapine — Small molecule.