Escitalopram vs Telmisartan

## Escitalopram vs Telmisartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Telmisartan**: Selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist; also a partial PPAR-gamma agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Telmisartan — 24 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Telmisartan — C33H30N4O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Telmisartan — 514.6230 g/mol.

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