Fluoxetine vs Lorazepam

## Fluoxetine vs Lorazepam: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Fluoxetine**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fluoxetine — 1-3 days; Lorazepam — 10-20 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO; Lorazepam — C15H10Cl2N2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol; Lorazepam — 321.1580 g/mol.

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