Amoxicillin vs Hydrochlorothiazide

## Amoxicillin vs Hydrochlorothiazide: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Hydrochlorothiazide**: Inhibits Na+/Cl- cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amoxicillin — 1-1.5 hours; Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amoxicillin — C16H19N3O5S; Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2.

**Molecular Weight**: Amoxicillin — 365.4050 g/mol; Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol.

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