Citalopram vs Morphine

## Citalopram vs Morphine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Morphine**: Mu-opioid receptor agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Morphine — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Morphine — C17H19NO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Morphine — 285.3380 g/mol.

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