Candesartan vs Citalopram

## Candesartan vs Citalopram: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Candesartan**: Prodrug hydrolyzed to active form; selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Citalopram — 35 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

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