Citalopram vs Hydromorphone

## Citalopram vs Hydromorphone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Hydromorphone**: Semisynthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 5 times more potent than morphine.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Hydromorphone — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Hydromorphone — C17H19NO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Hydromorphone — 285.3380 g/mol.

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