Citalopram vs Imatinib

## Citalopram vs Imatinib: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Imatinib**: Selective inhibitor of BCR-ABL, c-Kit, and PDGFR tyrosine kinases.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Imatinib — 18 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Imatinib — C29H31N7O.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Imatinib — 493.6030 g/mol.

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