Escitalopram vs Sildenafil

## Escitalopram vs Sildenafil: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Escitalopram** and **Sildenafil**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Escitalopram**: S-enantiomer of citalopram; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

**Sildenafil**: Selective PDE5 inhibitor increasing cGMP.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Sildenafil — 4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Sildenafil — C22H30N6O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Sildenafil — 474.5800 g/mol.

**Type**: Escitalopram — Small molecule; Sildenafil — Small molecule.