Citalopram vs Sodium Benzoate

Citalopram vs Sodium Benzoate: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Sodium Benzoate.

Mechanism of Action

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

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

Type: Citalopram — Small molecule; Sodium Benzoate — Small molecule.