Citalopram vs Zolpidem

## Citalopram vs Zolpidem: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Zolpidem**: Selective GABA-A receptor alpha-1 subunit agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Zolpidem — 2.5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Zolpidem — C19H21N3O.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Zolpidem — 307.3950 g/mol.

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