Fluconazole vs Paroxetine

## Fluconazole vs Paroxetine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Fluconazole** and **Paroxetine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Fluconazole**: Inhibits fungal CYP51 (lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase).

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fluconazole — 30 hours; Paroxetine — 21 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fluconazole — C13H12F2N6O; Paroxetine — C19H20FNO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Fluconazole — 306.2710 g/mol; Paroxetine — 329.3730 g/mol.

**Type**: Fluconazole — Small molecule; Paroxetine — Small molecule.