Escitalopram vs Tamoxifen

## Escitalopram vs Tamoxifen: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Tamoxifen**: Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Tamoxifen — 5-7 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Tamoxifen — C26H29NO.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Tamoxifen — 371.5150 g/mol.

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