Fluoxetine vs Sitagliptin

## Fluoxetine vs Sitagliptin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Fluoxetine** and **Sitagliptin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Fluoxetine**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

**Sitagliptin**: DPP-4 inhibitor increasing incretin levels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fluoxetine — 1-3 days; Sitagliptin — 12.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO; Sitagliptin — C16H15F6N5O.

**Molecular Weight**: Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol; Sitagliptin — 407.3140 g/mol.

**Type**: Fluoxetine — Small molecule; Sitagliptin — Small molecule.