Escitalopram vs Losartan

## Escitalopram vs Losartan: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Escitalopram** and **Losartan**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Escitalopram**: S-enantiomer of citalopram; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

**Losartan**: Angiotensin II receptor type 1 antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Losartan — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Losartan — C22H23ClN6O.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Losartan — 422.9200 g/mol.

**Type**: Escitalopram — Small molecule; Losartan — Small molecule.