Citalopram vs Doxycycline

Citalopram vs Doxycycline: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Doxycycline.

Mechanism of Action

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

Doxycycline: Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Doxycycline — 18-22 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Doxycycline — C22H24N2O8.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Doxycycline — 444.4350 g/mol.

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