Citalopram vs Cyclosporine

## Citalopram vs Cyclosporine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Cyclosporine**: Calcineurin inhibitor suppressing T-cell activation.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol.

**Type**: Citalopram — Small molecule; Cyclosporine — Protein.