Celecoxib vs Cephalexin

## Celecoxib vs Cephalexin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Celecoxib** and **Cephalexin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Celecoxib**: Selective COX-2 inhibitor.

**Cephalexin**: First-generation cephalosporin inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Celecoxib — 11 hours; Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S; Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol; Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol.

**Type**: Celecoxib — Small molecule; Cephalexin — Small molecule.