Citalopram vs Dabigatran

## Citalopram vs Dabigatran: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Dabigatran**: Direct thrombin (Factor IIa) inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Dabigatran — 12-17 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Dabigatran — C25H25N7O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Dabigatran — 471.5100 g/mol.

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