Citalopram vs Furosemide

Citalopram vs Furosemide: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Furosemide.

Mechanism of Action

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

Furosemide: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

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