Fluoxetine vs Loratadine

## Fluoxetine vs Loratadine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Fluoxetine** and **Loratadine**.

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Loratadine**: Second-generation H1 antihistamine with minimal CNS effects.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fluoxetine — 1-3 days; Loratadine — 8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO; Loratadine — C22H23ClN2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol; Loratadine — 382.8800 g/mol.

**Type**: Fluoxetine — Small molecule; Loratadine — Small molecule.