Escitalopram vs Norfloxacin

## Escitalopram vs Norfloxacin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Escitalopram** and **Norfloxacin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Escitalopram**: S-enantiomer of citalopram; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

**Norfloxacin**: Second-generation fluoroquinolone inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Norfloxacin — 3-4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Norfloxacin — C16H18FN3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Norfloxacin — 319.3310 g/mol.

**Type**: Escitalopram — Small molecule; Norfloxacin — Small molecule.