Duloxetine vs Sumatriptan

## Duloxetine vs Sumatriptan: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Duloxetine** and **Sumatriptan**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Duloxetine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

**Sumatriptan**: Selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Duloxetine — 12 hours; Sumatriptan — 2.5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Duloxetine — C18H19NOS; Sumatriptan — C14H21N3O2S.

**Molecular Weight**: Duloxetine — 297.4150 g/mol; Sumatriptan — 295.4020 g/mol.

**Type**: Duloxetine — Small molecule; Sumatriptan — Small molecule.