Aspirin vs Fluoxetine

## Aspirin vs Fluoxetine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Aspirin**: Irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and -2.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aspirin — 2-3 hours; Fluoxetine — 1-3 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aspirin — C9H8O4; Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO.

**Molecular Weight**: Aspirin — 180.1580 g/mol; Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol.

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