Escitalopram vs Hydrochlorothiazide

## Escitalopram vs Hydrochlorothiazide: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Escitalopram** and **Hydrochlorothiazide**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Escitalopram**: S-enantiomer of citalopram; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

**Hydrochlorothiazide**: Inhibits Na+/Cl- cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol.

**Type**: Escitalopram — Small molecule; Hydrochlorothiazide — Small molecule.