Escitalopram vs Fluconazole

## Escitalopram vs Fluconazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Escitalopram** and **Fluconazole**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Escitalopram**: S-enantiomer of citalopram; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

**Fluconazole**: Inhibits fungal CYP51 (lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Fluconazole — 30 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Fluconazole — C13H12F2N6O.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Fluconazole — 306.2710 g/mol.

**Type**: Escitalopram — Small molecule; Fluconazole — Small molecule.