Citalopram vs Lisinopril

## Citalopram vs Lisinopril: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Lisinopril**: ACE inhibitor preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Lisinopril — 12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Lisinopril — C21H31N3O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Lisinopril — 405.4900 g/mol.

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