Sertraline vs Vancomycin

## Sertraline vs Vancomycin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Sertraline** and **Vancomycin**.

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Vancomycin**: Glycopeptide antibiotic inhibiting cell wall synthesis by binding D-Ala-D-Ala terminus of peptidoglycan precursors.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Sertraline — 26 hours; Vancomycin — 4-6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Sertraline — C17H17Cl2N; Vancomycin — C66H75Cl2N9O24.

**Molecular Weight**: Sertraline — 306.2290 g/mol; Vancomycin — 1449.2500 g/mol.

**Type**: Sertraline — Small molecule; Vancomycin — Small molecule.