Bupropion vs Fluoxetine

## Bupropion vs Fluoxetine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Bupropion** and **Fluoxetine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Bupropion**: Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI).

**Fluoxetine**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Bupropion — 21 hours; Fluoxetine — 1-3 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Bupropion — C13H18ClNO; Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO.

**Molecular Weight**: Bupropion — 239.7420 g/mol; Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol.

**Type**: Bupropion — Small molecule; Fluoxetine — Small molecule.