Quetiapine vs Trazodone

## Quetiapine vs Trazodone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Quetiapine** and **Trazodone**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Quetiapine**: Atypical antipsychotic; antagonist at multiple receptors.

**Trazodone**: Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Quetiapine — 6 hours; Trazodone — 5-9 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Quetiapine — C21H25N3O2S; Trazodone — C19H22ClN5O.

**Molecular Weight**: Quetiapine — 383.5100 g/mol; Trazodone — 371.8640 g/mol.

**Type**: Quetiapine — Small molecule; Trazodone — Small molecule.