Alprazolam vs Diazepam

## Alprazolam vs Diazepam: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Alprazolam** and **Diazepam**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Alprazolam**: High-potency benzodiazepine GABA-A receptor modulator.

**Diazepam**: Positive allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Alprazolam — 6-12 hours; Diazepam — 20-100 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Alprazolam — C17H13ClN4; Diazepam — C16H13ClN2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Alprazolam — 308.7650 g/mol; Diazepam — 284.7400 g/mol.

**Type**: Alprazolam — Small molecule; Diazepam — Small molecule.