Atorvastatin vs Citalopram

## Atorvastatin vs Citalopram: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Atorvastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Atorvastatin — 14 hours; Citalopram — 35 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Atorvastatin — C33H35FN2O5; Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Atorvastatin — 558.6400 g/mol; Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

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