Aspirin vs Sertraline

## Aspirin vs Sertraline: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Aspirin**: Irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and -2.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aspirin — 2-3 hours; Sertraline — 26 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aspirin — C9H8O4; Sertraline — C17H17Cl2N.

**Molecular Weight**: Aspirin — 180.1580 g/mol; Sertraline — 306.2290 g/mol.

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