Duloxetine vs Lorazepam

## Duloxetine vs Lorazepam: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Duloxetine** and **Lorazepam**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Duloxetine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

**Lorazepam**: Intermediate-acting benzodiazepine enhancing GABA-A receptor chloride conductance.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Duloxetine — 12 hours; Lorazepam — 10-20 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Duloxetine — C18H19NOS; Lorazepam — C15H10Cl2N2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Duloxetine — 297.4150 g/mol; Lorazepam — 321.1580 g/mol.

**Type**: Duloxetine — Small molecule; Lorazepam — Small molecule.