Escitalopram vs Trazodone

## Escitalopram vs Trazodone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Trazodone**: Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Trazodone — 5-9 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Trazodone — C19H22ClN5O.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Trazodone — 371.8640 g/mol.

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