Escitalopram vs Irbesartan

## Escitalopram vs Irbesartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Irbesartan**: Selective non-competitive angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Irbesartan — 11-15 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Irbesartan — C25H28N6O.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Irbesartan — 428.5320 g/mol.

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