Hydrochlorothiazide vs Venlafaxine

## Hydrochlorothiazide vs Venlafaxine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Venlafaxine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours; Venlafaxine — 5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2; Venlafaxine — C17H27NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol; Venlafaxine — 277.4020 g/mol.

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