Memantine vs Paroxetine

## Memantine vs Paroxetine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Memantine — 60-80 hours; Paroxetine — 21 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Memantine — C12H21N; Paroxetine — C19H20FNO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Memantine — 179.3080 g/mol; Paroxetine — 329.3730 g/mol.

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