Donepezil vs Fluoxetine

## Donepezil vs Fluoxetine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Donepezil** and **Fluoxetine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Donepezil**: Reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.

**Fluoxetine**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Donepezil — 70 hours; Fluoxetine — 1-3 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Donepezil — C24H29NO3; Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO.

**Molecular Weight**: Donepezil — 379.4920 g/mol; Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol.

**Type**: Donepezil — Small molecule; Fluoxetine — Small molecule.