Citalopram vs Lisinopril

Citalopram vs Lisinopril: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Lisinopril.

Mechanism of Action

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

Lisinopril: ACE inhibitor preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Lisinopril — 12 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Lisinopril — C21H31N3O5.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Lisinopril — 405.4900 g/mol.

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