Canagliflozin vs Citalopram

## Canagliflozin vs Citalopram: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Canagliflozin** and **Citalopram**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Canagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose reabsorption and lowering blood glucose.

**Citalopram**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); racemic mixture with escitalopram as active S-enantiomer.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Canagliflozin — 10.6 hours; Citalopram — 35 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Canagliflozin — C24H25FO5S; Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Canagliflozin — 444.5170 g/mol; Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

**Type**: Canagliflozin — Small molecule; Citalopram — Small molecule.