Fentanyl vs Sumatriptan

## Fentanyl vs Sumatriptan: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Fentanyl** and **Sumatriptan**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Fentanyl**: Highly potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 100 times more potent than morphine.

**Sumatriptan**: Selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fentanyl — 2-4 hours; Sumatriptan — 2.5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fentanyl — C22H28N2O; Sumatriptan — C14H21N3O2S.

**Molecular Weight**: Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol; Sumatriptan — 295.4020 g/mol.

**Type**: Fentanyl — Small molecule; Sumatriptan — Small molecule.