Amoxicillin vs Azithromycin

## Amoxicillin vs Azithromycin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Amoxicillin** and **Azithromycin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Amoxicillin**: Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs.

**Azithromycin**: Binds 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amoxicillin — 1-1.5 hours; Azithromycin — 68 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amoxicillin — C16H19N3O5S; Azithromycin — C38H72N2O12.

**Molecular Weight**: Amoxicillin — 365.4050 g/mol; Azithromycin — 748.9840 g/mol.

**Type**: Amoxicillin — Small molecule; Azithromycin — Small molecule.