Citalopram vs Oxycodone

## Citalopram vs Oxycodone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Oxycodone**: Semisynthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Oxycodone — 3-5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Oxycodone — C18H21NO4.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Oxycodone — 315.3640 g/mol.

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