Cyclosporine vs Paroxetine

## Cyclosporine vs Paroxetine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Cyclosporine** and **Paroxetine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Cyclosporine**: Calcineurin inhibitor suppressing T-cell activation.

**Paroxetine**: Potent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with additional muscarinic and NE reuptake inhibition.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours; Paroxetine — 21 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12; Paroxetine — C19H20FNO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol; Paroxetine — 329.3730 g/mol.

**Type**: Cyclosporine — Protein; Paroxetine — Small molecule.