Sertraline vs Venlafaxine

## Sertraline vs Venlafaxine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Sertraline — C17H17Cl2N; Venlafaxine — C17H27NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Sertraline — 306.2290 g/mol; Venlafaxine — 277.4020 g/mol.

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