Citalopram vs Lansoprazole

## Citalopram vs Lansoprazole: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Lansoprazole**: Proton pump inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Lansoprazole — 1.5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Lansoprazole — C16H14F3N3O2S.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Lansoprazole — 369.3620 g/mol.

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