Citalopram vs Prednisone

## Citalopram vs Prednisone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Prednisone**: Synthetic corticosteroid; suppresses inflammation via glucocorticoid receptor.

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Prednisone — C21H26O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Prednisone — 358.4280 g/mol.

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