Citalopram vs Telmisartan

## Citalopram vs Telmisartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Telmisartan**: Selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist; also a partial PPAR-gamma agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Telmisartan — 24 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Telmisartan — C33H30N4O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Telmisartan — 514.6230 g/mol.

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