Citalopram vs Methylprednisolone

## Citalopram vs Methylprednisolone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Methylprednisolone**: Intermediate-acting synthetic glucocorticoid.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Methylprednisolone — 18-36 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Methylprednisolone — C22H30O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Methylprednisolone — 374.4710 g/mol.

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