Citalopram vs Edoxaban

## Citalopram vs Edoxaban: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Edoxaban**: Direct, selective inhibitor of Factor Xa preventing thrombin generation and clot formation.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Edoxaban — 10-14 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Edoxaban — C24H30ClN7O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Edoxaban — 548.0530 g/mol.

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