Celecoxib vs Prednisone

## Celecoxib vs Prednisone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Prednisone**: Synthetic corticosteroid; suppresses inflammation via glucocorticoid receptor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Celecoxib — 11 hours; Prednisone — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S; Prednisone — C21H26O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol; Prednisone — 358.4280 g/mol.

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