Celecoxib vs Methylprednisolone

## Celecoxib vs Methylprednisolone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Methylprednisolone**: Intermediate-acting synthetic glucocorticoid.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Celecoxib — 11 hours; Methylprednisolone — 18-36 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S; Methylprednisolone — C22H30O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol; Methylprednisolone — 374.4710 g/mol.

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