Citalopram vs Dexamethasone

Citalopram vs Dexamethasone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Dexamethasone.

Mechanism of Action

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

Dexamethasone: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol.

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