Escitalopram vs Sertraline

## Escitalopram vs Sertraline: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Sertraline — 26 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Sertraline — C17H17Cl2N.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Sertraline — 306.2290 g/mol.

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