Aripiprazole vs Fluoxetine

## Aripiprazole vs Fluoxetine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Aripiprazole**: Partial agonist at D2 and 5-HT1A receptors.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aripiprazole — 75 hours; Fluoxetine — 1-3 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aripiprazole — C23H27Cl2N3O2; Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO.

**Molecular Weight**: Aripiprazole — 448.3850 g/mol; Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol.

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