Azithromycin vs Hydrochlorothiazide
## Azithromycin vs Hydrochlorothiazide: Overview
This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Azithromycin** and **Hydrochlorothiazide**.
## Mechanism of Action
**Azithromycin**: Binds 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.
**Hydrochlorothiazide**: Inhibits Na+/Cl- cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule.
## Pharmacokinetics
**Half-life**: Azithromycin — 68 hours; Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours.
## Chemical Properties
**Molecular Formula**: Azithromycin — C38H72N2O12; Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2.
**Molecular Weight**: Azithromycin — 748.9840 g/mol; Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol.
**Type**: Azithromycin — Small molecule; Hydrochlorothiazide — Small molecule.