Diazepam vs Quetiapine

## Diazepam vs Quetiapine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Diazepam** and **Quetiapine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Diazepam**: Positive allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors.

**Quetiapine**: Atypical antipsychotic; antagonist at multiple receptors.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Diazepam — 20-100 hours; Quetiapine — 6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Diazepam — C16H13ClN2O; Quetiapine — C21H25N3O2S.

**Molecular Weight**: Diazepam — 284.7400 g/mol; Quetiapine — 383.5100 g/mol.

**Type**: Diazepam — Small molecule; Quetiapine — Small molecule.