Gabapentin vs Venlafaxine

## Gabapentin vs Venlafaxine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Gabapentin** and **Venlafaxine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Gabapentin**: Binds alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels.

**Venlafaxine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Gabapentin — 5-7 hours; Venlafaxine — 5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Gabapentin — C9H17NO2; Venlafaxine — C17H27NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Gabapentin — 171.2370 g/mol; Venlafaxine — 277.4020 g/mol.

**Type**: Gabapentin — Small molecule; Venlafaxine — Small molecule.