Celecoxib vs Citalopram

## Celecoxib vs Citalopram: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Celecoxib**: Selective COX-2 inhibitor.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Celecoxib — 11 hours; Citalopram — 35 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S; Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol; Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

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