Citalopram vs Losartan

## Citalopram vs Losartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Losartan**: Angiotensin II receptor type 1 antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Losartan — C22H23ClN6O.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Losartan — 422.9200 g/mol.

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