Citalopram vs Quetiapine

Citalopram vs Quetiapine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Quetiapine.

Mechanism of Action

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

Quetiapine: Atypical antipsychotic; antagonist at multiple receptors.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Quetiapine — 6 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Quetiapine — C21H25N3O2S.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Quetiapine — 383.5100 g/mol.

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