Citalopram vs Warfarin

## Citalopram vs Warfarin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Warfarin**: Inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase complex.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Warfarin — 20-60 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Warfarin — C19H16O4.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Warfarin — 308.3280 g/mol.

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