Finasteride vs Fluoxetine

## Finasteride vs Fluoxetine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Finasteride** and **Fluoxetine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Finasteride**: Competitive inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase type II.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Finasteride — 5-6 hours; Fluoxetine — 1-3 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Finasteride — C23H36N2O2; Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO.

**Molecular Weight**: Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol; Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol.

**Type**: Finasteride — Small molecule; Fluoxetine — Small molecule.