Aripiprazole vs Escitalopram

## Aripiprazole vs Escitalopram: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Aripiprazole**: Partial agonist at D2 and 5-HT1A receptors.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aripiprazole — 75 hours; Escitalopram — 27-32 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aripiprazole — C23H27Cl2N3O2; Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Aripiprazole — 448.3850 g/mol; Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

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