Citalopram vs Ibuprofen

## Citalopram vs Ibuprofen: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Ibuprofen**: Non-selective COX inhibitor reducing prostaglandin synthesis.

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Ibuprofen — C13H18O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Ibuprofen — 206.2810 g/mol.

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