Escitalopram vs Furosemide

## Escitalopram vs Furosemide: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Escitalopram** and **Furosemide**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Escitalopram**: S-enantiomer of citalopram; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

**Type**: Escitalopram — Small molecule; Furosemide — Small molecule.