Citalopram vs Oxycodone

Citalopram vs Oxycodone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Oxycodone.

Mechanism of Action

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

Oxycodone: Semisynthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Oxycodone — 3-5 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Oxycodone — C18H21NO4.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Oxycodone — 315.3640 g/mol.

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