Duloxetine vs Ranitidine

## Duloxetine vs Ranitidine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Duloxetine — 12 hours; Ranitidine — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Duloxetine — C18H19NOS; Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Duloxetine — 297.4150 g/mol; Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol.

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