Amoxicillin vs Citalopram

## Amoxicillin vs Citalopram: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amoxicillin**: Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amoxicillin — 1-1.5 hours; Citalopram — 35 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amoxicillin — C16H19N3O5S; Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Amoxicillin — 365.4050 g/mol; Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

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