Canagliflozin vs Duloxetine

## Canagliflozin vs Duloxetine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Canagliflozin** and **Duloxetine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Canagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose reabsorption and lowering blood glucose.

**Duloxetine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Canagliflozin — 10.6 hours; Duloxetine — 12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Canagliflozin — C24H25FO5S; Duloxetine — C18H19NOS.

**Molecular Weight**: Canagliflozin — 444.5170 g/mol; Duloxetine — 297.4150 g/mol.

**Type**: Canagliflozin — Small molecule; Duloxetine — Small molecule.