Captopril vs Fluoxetine

## Captopril vs Fluoxetine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Captopril** and **Fluoxetine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Captopril**: First orally active ACE inhibitor; contains thiol group that binds zinc at ACE active site.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Captopril — 1.9 hours; Fluoxetine — 1-3 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Captopril — C9H15NO3S; Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO.

**Molecular Weight**: Captopril — 217.2850 g/mol; Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol.

**Type**: Captopril — Small molecule; Fluoxetine — Small molecule.