Citalopram vs Valsartan

## Citalopram vs Valsartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Valsartan**: Angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Valsartan — 6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Valsartan — C24H29N5O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Valsartan — 435.5190 g/mol.

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