Sertraline vs Tamoxifen

## Sertraline vs Tamoxifen: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Sertraline** and **Tamoxifen**.

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Tamoxifen**: Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Sertraline — 26 hours; Tamoxifen — 5-7 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Sertraline — C17H17Cl2N; Tamoxifen — C26H29NO.

**Molecular Weight**: Sertraline — 306.2290 g/mol; Tamoxifen — 371.5150 g/mol.

**Type**: Sertraline — Small molecule; Tamoxifen — Small molecule.