Canagliflozin vs Fluoxetine

## Canagliflozin vs Fluoxetine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Canagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose reabsorption and lowering blood glucose.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Canagliflozin — 10.6 hours; Fluoxetine — 1-3 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Canagliflozin — C24H25FO5S; Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO.

**Molecular Weight**: Canagliflozin — 444.5170 g/mol; Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol.

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