Citalopram vs Omeprazole

Citalopram vs Omeprazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Omeprazole.

Mechanism of Action

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

Omeprazole: Proton pump inhibitor that irreversibly blocks H+/K+-ATPase.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Omeprazole — 0.5-1 hour.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Omeprazole — C17H19N3O3S.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Omeprazole — 345.4170 g/mol.

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