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Fentanyl vs Sertraline

## Fentanyl vs Sertraline: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Fentanyl** and **Sertraline**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Fentanyl**: Highly potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 100 times more potent than morphine.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fentanyl — 2-4 hours; Sertraline — 26 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fentanyl — C22H28N2O; Sertraline — C17H17Cl2N.

**Molecular Weight**: Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol; Sertraline — 306.2290 g/mol.

**Type**: Fentanyl — Small molecule; Sertraline — Small molecule.