Canagliflozin vs Paroxetine

## Canagliflozin vs Paroxetine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Canagliflozin** and **Paroxetine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Canagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose reabsorption and lowering blood glucose.

**Paroxetine**: Potent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with additional muscarinic and NE reuptake inhibition.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Canagliflozin — 10.6 hours; Paroxetine — 21 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Canagliflozin — C24H25FO5S; Paroxetine — C19H20FNO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Canagliflozin — 444.5170 g/mol; Paroxetine — 329.3730 g/mol.

**Type**: Canagliflozin — Small molecule; Paroxetine — Small molecule.