Fluoxetine vs Memantine

## Fluoxetine vs Memantine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Fluoxetine** and **Memantine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Fluoxetine**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

**Memantine**: Non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fluoxetine — 1-3 days; Memantine — 60-80 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO; Memantine — C12H21N.

**Molecular Weight**: Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol; Memantine — 179.3080 g/mol.

**Type**: Fluoxetine — Small molecule; Memantine — Small molecule.