Citalopram vs Tamsulosin

## Citalopram vs Tamsulosin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Tamsulosin**: Selective alpha-1A adrenergic receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Tamsulosin — 10-13 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Tamsulosin — C20H28N2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Tamsulosin — 408.5100 g/mol.

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