Aripiprazole vs Sertraline

## Aripiprazole vs Sertraline: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Sertraline**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aripiprazole — 75 hours; Sertraline — 26 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aripiprazole — C23H27Cl2N3O2; Sertraline — C17H17Cl2N.

**Molecular Weight**: Aripiprazole — 448.3850 g/mol; Sertraline — 306.2290 g/mol.

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