Furosemide vs Lorazepam

## Furosemide vs Lorazepam: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Furosemide** and **Lorazepam**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

**Lorazepam**: Intermediate-acting benzodiazepine enhancing GABA-A receptor chloride conductance.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Furosemide — 2 hours; Lorazepam — 10-20 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S; Lorazepam — C15H10Cl2N2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol; Lorazepam — 321.1580 g/mol.

**Type**: Furosemide — Small molecule; Lorazepam — Small molecule.