Citalopram vs Oseltamivir

## Citalopram vs Oseltamivir: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Citalopram** and **Oseltamivir**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Citalopram**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); racemic mixture with escitalopram as active S-enantiomer.

**Oseltamivir**: Neuraminidase inhibitor preventing viral release from host cells.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Oseltamivir — 6-10 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Oseltamivir — C16H28N2O4.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Oseltamivir — 312.4050 g/mol.

**Type**: Citalopram — Small molecule; Oseltamivir — Small molecule.