Citalopram vs Metronidazole

Citalopram vs Metronidazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Metronidazole.

Mechanism of Action

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

Metronidazole: Forms cytotoxic free radicals that damage bacterial DNA.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Metronidazole — 8 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Metronidazole — C6H9N3O3.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Metronidazole — 171.1540 g/mol.

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