Fluoxetine vs Quetiapine

## Fluoxetine vs Quetiapine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Quetiapine**: Atypical antipsychotic; antagonist at multiple receptors.

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO; Quetiapine — C21H25N3O2S.

**Molecular Weight**: Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol; Quetiapine — 383.5100 g/mol.

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