Citalopram vs Dexamethasone

## Citalopram vs Dexamethasone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol.

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