Aripiprazole vs Duloxetine

## Aripiprazole vs Duloxetine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Aripiprazole**: Partial agonist at D2 and 5-HT1A receptors.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aripiprazole — 75 hours; Duloxetine — 12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aripiprazole — C23H27Cl2N3O2; Duloxetine — C18H19NOS.

**Molecular Weight**: Aripiprazole — 448.3850 g/mol; Duloxetine — 297.4150 g/mol.

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