Bupropion vs Venlafaxine

## Bupropion vs Venlafaxine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Bupropion** and **Venlafaxine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Bupropion**: Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI).

**Venlafaxine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Bupropion — 21 hours; Venlafaxine — 5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Bupropion — C13H18ClNO; Venlafaxine — C17H27NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Bupropion — 239.7420 g/mol; Venlafaxine — 277.4020 g/mol.

**Type**: Bupropion — Small molecule; Venlafaxine — Small molecule.