Escitalopram vs Valsartan

## Escitalopram vs Valsartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Valsartan**: Angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Valsartan — 6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Valsartan — C24H29N5O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Valsartan — 435.5190 g/mol.

**Type**: Escitalopram — Small molecule; Valsartan — Small molecule.