Citalopram vs Lovastatin

## Citalopram vs Lovastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Lovastatin**: First naturally derived statin; prodrug hydrolyzed to active beta-hydroxy acid inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Lovastatin — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Lovastatin — C24H36O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Lovastatin — 404.5390 g/mol.

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