Citalopram vs Telmisartan

Citalopram vs Telmisartan: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Citalopram and Telmisartan.

Mechanism of Action

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

Telmisartan: Selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist; also a partial PPAR-gamma agonist.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Citalopram — 35 hours; Telmisartan — 24 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Telmisartan — C33H30N4O2.

Molecular Weight: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Telmisartan — 514.6230 g/mol.

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