Dexamethasone vs Metronidazole

## Dexamethasone vs Metronidazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Dexamethasone** and **Metronidazole**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

**Metronidazole**: Forms cytotoxic free radicals that damage bacterial DNA.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours; Metronidazole — 8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5; Metronidazole — C6H9N3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol; Metronidazole — 171.1540 g/mol.

**Type**: Dexamethasone — Small molecule; Metronidazole — Small molecule.