Citalopram vs Nitroglycerin

## Citalopram vs Nitroglycerin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Nitroglycerin**: Nitric oxide donor causing venous and arterial vasodilation.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Nitroglycerin — 1-4 minutes.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Nitroglycerin — C3H5N3O9.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Nitroglycerin — 227.0870 g/mol.

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