Citalopram vs Digoxin

## Citalopram vs Digoxin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Digoxin**: Inhibits Na+/K+-ATPase, increasing intracellular calcium.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Digoxin — 36-48 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Digoxin — C41H64O14.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Digoxin — 780.9430 g/mol.

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