Citalopram vs Pantoprazole

## Citalopram vs Pantoprazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Citalopram** and **Pantoprazole**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Citalopram**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); racemic mixture with escitalopram as active S-enantiomer.

**Pantoprazole**: Proton pump inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Pantoprazole — 1 hour.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Pantoprazole — C16H15F2N3O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Pantoprazole — 383.3710 g/mol.

**Type**: Citalopram — Small molecule; Pantoprazole — Small molecule.