Escitalopram vs Quetiapine

## Escitalopram vs Quetiapine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Quetiapine — 6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Quetiapine — C21H25N3O2S.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Quetiapine — 383.5100 g/mol.

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