Citalopram vs Dapagliflozin

## Citalopram vs Dapagliflozin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Dapagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose and sodium reabsorption.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Dapagliflozin — 12.9 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Dapagliflozin — C21H25ClO6.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Dapagliflozin — 408.8730 g/mol.

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