Fluoxetine vs Hydrochlorothiazide

## Fluoxetine vs Hydrochlorothiazide: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fluoxetine — 1-3 days; Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO; Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2.

**Molecular Weight**: Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol; Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol.

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