Doxycycline vs Naproxen

## Doxycycline vs Naproxen: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Doxycycline** and **Naproxen**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Doxycycline**: Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit.

**Naproxen**: Non-selective COX inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Doxycycline — 18-22 hours; Naproxen — 12-17 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Doxycycline — C22H24N2O8; Naproxen — C14H14O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Doxycycline — 444.4350 g/mol; Naproxen — 230.2590 g/mol.

**Type**: Doxycycline — Small molecule; Naproxen — Small molecule.