Citalopram vs Empagliflozin

## Citalopram vs Empagliflozin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Citalopram** and **Empagliflozin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Citalopram**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); racemic mixture with escitalopram as active S-enantiomer.

**Empagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose reabsorption.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Empagliflozin — 12.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Empagliflozin — C23H27ClO7.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Empagliflozin — 450.9100 g/mol.

**Type**: Citalopram — Small molecule; Empagliflozin — Small molecule.