Allopurinol vs Vancomycin

## Allopurinol vs Vancomycin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Allopurinol** and **Vancomycin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Allopurinol**: Xanthine oxidase inhibitor reducing uric acid production.

**Vancomycin**: Glycopeptide antibiotic inhibiting cell wall synthesis by binding D-Ala-D-Ala terminus of peptidoglycan precursors.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Allopurinol — 1-2 hours; Vancomycin — 4-6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Allopurinol — C5H4N4O; Vancomycin — C66H75Cl2N9O24.

**Molecular Weight**: Allopurinol — 136.1120 g/mol; Vancomycin — 1449.2500 g/mol.

**Type**: Allopurinol — Small molecule; Vancomycin — Small molecule.