Furosemide vs Lovastatin

## Furosemide vs Lovastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Lovastatin**: First naturally derived statin; prodrug hydrolyzed to active beta-hydroxy acid inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Furosemide — 2 hours; Lovastatin — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S; Lovastatin — C24H36O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol; Lovastatin — 404.5390 g/mol.

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