Duloxetine vs Venlafaxine

## Duloxetine vs Venlafaxine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Duloxetine — C18H19NOS; Venlafaxine — C17H27NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Duloxetine — 297.4150 g/mol; Venlafaxine — 277.4020 g/mol.

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