Azithromycin vs Citalopram

## Azithromycin vs Citalopram: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Azithromycin** and **Citalopram**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Azithromycin**: Binds 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.

**Citalopram**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); racemic mixture with escitalopram as active S-enantiomer.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Azithromycin — 68 hours; Citalopram — 35 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Azithromycin — C38H72N2O12; Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Azithromycin — 748.9840 g/mol; Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

**Type**: Azithromycin — Small molecule; Citalopram — Small molecule.