Carbamazepine vs Citalopram

## Carbamazepine vs Citalopram: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Carbamazepine** and **Citalopram**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Carbamazepine**: Voltage-gated sodium channel blocker.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Carbamazepine — 25-65 hours; Citalopram — 35 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Carbamazepine — C15H12N2O; Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Carbamazepine — 236.2690 g/mol; Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

**Type**: Carbamazepine — Small molecule; Citalopram — Small molecule.