Celecoxib vs Escitalopram

## Celecoxib vs Escitalopram: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Celecoxib** and **Escitalopram**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Celecoxib**: Selective COX-2 inhibitor.

**Escitalopram**: S-enantiomer of citalopram; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Celecoxib — 11 hours; Escitalopram — 27-32 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S; Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol; Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

**Type**: Celecoxib — Small molecule; Escitalopram — Small molecule.