Escitalopram vs Hydromorphone

## Escitalopram vs Hydromorphone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Hydromorphone**: Semisynthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 5 times more potent than morphine.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Escitalopram — 27-32 hours; Hydromorphone — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Escitalopram — C20H21FN2O; Hydromorphone — C17H19NO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Escitalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Hydromorphone — 285.3380 g/mol.

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