Apixaban vs Citalopram

## Apixaban vs Citalopram: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Apixaban**: Direct Factor Xa inhibitor.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Apixaban — 12 hours; Citalopram — 35 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Apixaban — C25H25N5O4; Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Apixaban — 459.4970 g/mol; Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

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