Citalopram vs Rabeprazole

Citalopram vs Rabeprazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Rabeprazole.

Mechanism of Action

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

Rabeprazole: Proton pump inhibitor irreversibly inhibiting gastric H+/K+-ATPase with faster onset than omeprazole.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Rabeprazole — 1-2 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Rabeprazole — C18H21N3O3S.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Rabeprazole — 359.4440 g/mol.

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