Citalopram vs Clonazepam

Citalopram vs Clonazepam: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Clonazepam.

Mechanism of Action

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

Clonazepam: Long-acting benzodiazepine positive allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Clonazepam — 30-40 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Clonazepam — C15H10ClN3O3.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Clonazepam — 315.7150 g/mol.

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