Duloxetine vs Gabapentin

## Duloxetine vs Gabapentin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Duloxetine** and **Gabapentin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Duloxetine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

**Gabapentin**: Binds alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Duloxetine — 12 hours; Gabapentin — 5-7 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Duloxetine — C18H19NOS; Gabapentin — C9H17NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Duloxetine — 297.4150 g/mol; Gabapentin — 171.2370 g/mol.

**Type**: Duloxetine — Small molecule; Gabapentin — Small molecule.