Cetirizine vs Sertraline

## Cetirizine vs Sertraline: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Cetirizine** and **Sertraline**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Cetirizine**: Second-generation H1 antihistamine.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cetirizine — 6.5-10 hours; Sertraline — 26 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cetirizine — C21H25ClN2O3; Sertraline — C17H17Cl2N.

**Molecular Weight**: Cetirizine — 388.8900 g/mol; Sertraline — 306.2290 g/mol.

**Type**: Cetirizine — Small molecule; Sertraline — Small molecule.