Finasteride vs Sertraline

## Finasteride vs Sertraline: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Finasteride** and **Sertraline**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Finasteride**: Competitive inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase type II.

**Sertraline**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Finasteride — 5-6 hours; Sertraline — 26 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Finasteride — C23H36N2O2; Sertraline — C17H17Cl2N.

**Molecular Weight**: Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol; Sertraline — 306.2290 g/mol.

**Type**: Finasteride — Small molecule; Sertraline — Small molecule.