Citalopram vs Famotidine

## Citalopram vs Famotidine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Famotidine — N/A.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Famotidine — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Famotidine — N/A.

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