Paroxetine vs Quetiapine

## Paroxetine vs Quetiapine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Paroxetine** and **Quetiapine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Paroxetine**: Potent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with additional muscarinic and NE reuptake inhibition.

**Quetiapine**: Atypical antipsychotic; antagonist at multiple receptors.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Paroxetine — 21 hours; Quetiapine — 6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Paroxetine — C19H20FNO3; Quetiapine — C21H25N3O2S.

**Molecular Weight**: Paroxetine — 329.3730 g/mol; Quetiapine — 383.5100 g/mol.

**Type**: Paroxetine — Small molecule; Quetiapine — Small molecule.