Citalopram vs Finasteride

Citalopram vs Finasteride: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Finasteride.

Mechanism of Action

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

Finasteride: Competitive inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase type II.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Finasteride — 5-6 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Finasteride — C23H36N2O2.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol.

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