Candesartan vs Escitalopram

## Candesartan vs Escitalopram: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Candesartan** and **Escitalopram**.

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Escitalopram**: S-enantiomer of citalopram; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Escitalopram — 27-32 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O.

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

**Type**: Candesartan — Small molecule; Escitalopram — Small molecule.