Carvedilol vs Citalopram

## Carvedilol vs Citalopram: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Carvedilol**: Non-selective beta-blocker with alpha-1 blocking activity.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Carvedilol — 7-10 hours; Citalopram — 35 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Carvedilol — C24H26N2O4; Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Carvedilol — 406.4740 g/mol; Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

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