Candesartan vs Citalopram

Candesartan vs Citalopram: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Candesartan and Citalopram.

Mechanism of Action

Candesartan: Prodrug hydrolyzed to active form; selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

Citalopram: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); racemic mixture with escitalopram as active S-enantiomer.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Candesartan — 9 hours; Citalopram — 35 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

Molecular Weight: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

Type: Candesartan — Small molecule; Citalopram — Small molecule.