Citalopram vs Clonazepam

## Citalopram vs Clonazepam: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Clonazepam**: Long-acting benzodiazepine positive allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Clonazepam — 30-40 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Clonazepam — C15H10ClN3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Clonazepam — 315.7150 g/mol.

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