Celecoxib vs Paroxetine

## Celecoxib vs Paroxetine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Celecoxib** and **Paroxetine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Celecoxib**: Selective COX-2 inhibitor.

**Paroxetine**: Potent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with additional muscarinic and NE reuptake inhibition.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Celecoxib — 11 hours; Paroxetine — 21 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S; Paroxetine — C19H20FNO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol; Paroxetine — 329.3730 g/mol.

**Type**: Celecoxib — Small molecule; Paroxetine — Small molecule.