Citalopram vs Hydromorphone

Citalopram vs Hydromorphone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Hydromorphone.

Mechanism of Action

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

Hydromorphone: Semisynthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 5 times more potent than morphine.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Hydromorphone — 2-3 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Hydromorphone — C17H19NO3.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Hydromorphone — 285.3380 g/mol.

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