Citalopram vs Clopidogrel

## Citalopram vs Clopidogrel: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Clopidogrel**: Irreversibly blocks P2Y12 ADP receptor on platelets.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Clopidogrel — 6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Clopidogrel — C16H16ClNO2S.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Clopidogrel — 321.8220 g/mol.

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