Escitalopram vs Rituximab

## Escitalopram vs Rituximab: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Escitalopram** and **Rituximab**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Escitalopram**: S-enantiomer of citalopram; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

**Rituximab**: Chimeric anti-CD20 IgG1 monoclonal antibody inducing B-cell depletion via CDC, ADCC, and apoptosis.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Rituximab — 22 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Rituximab — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Rituximab — N/A.

**Type**: Escitalopram — Small molecule; Rituximab — Antibody.