Citalopram vs Ipilimumab

## Citalopram vs Ipilimumab: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Ipilimumab**: Fully human anti-CTLA-4 IgG1 monoclonal antibody that blocks CTLA-4 inhibitory signaling.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Ipilimumab — 14.7 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Ipilimumab — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Ipilimumab — N/A.

**Type**: Citalopram — Small molecule; Ipilimumab — Antibody.