Citalopram vs Dapagliflozin

Citalopram vs Dapagliflozin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Dapagliflozin.

Mechanism of Action

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

Dapagliflozin: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose and sodium reabsorption.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Dapagliflozin — 12.9 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Dapagliflozin — C21H25ClO6.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Dapagliflozin — 408.8730 g/mol.

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