Citalopram vs Irbesartan

## Citalopram vs Irbesartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Irbesartan**: Selective non-competitive angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Irbesartan — 11-15 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Irbesartan — C25H28N6O.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Irbesartan — 428.5320 g/mol.

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