Citalopram vs Propranolol

## Citalopram vs Propranolol: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Propranolol**: Non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Propranolol — 3-6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Propranolol — C16H21NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Propranolol — 259.3440 g/mol.

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