Citalopram vs Fentanyl

Citalopram vs Fentanyl: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Fentanyl.

Mechanism of Action

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

Fentanyl: Highly potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 100 times more potent than morphine.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Fentanyl — 2-4 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Fentanyl — C22H28N2O.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol.

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