Fentanyl vs Paroxetine

Fentanyl vs Paroxetine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Fentanyl and Paroxetine.

Mechanism of Action

Fentanyl: Highly potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 100 times more potent than morphine.

Paroxetine: Potent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with additional muscarinic and NE reuptake inhibition.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Fentanyl — 2-4 hours; Paroxetine — 21 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Fentanyl — C22H28N2O; Paroxetine — C19H20FNO3.

Molecular Weight: Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol; Paroxetine — 329.3730 g/mol.

Type: Fentanyl — Small molecule; Paroxetine — Small molecule.