Fluoxetine vs Metronidazole

## Fluoxetine vs Metronidazole: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Metronidazole**: Forms cytotoxic free radicals that damage bacterial DNA.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fluoxetine — 1-3 days; Metronidazole — 8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO; Metronidazole — C6H9N3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol; Metronidazole — 171.1540 g/mol.

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