Furosemide vs Vancomycin

## Furosemide vs Vancomycin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Vancomycin**: Glycopeptide antibiotic inhibiting cell wall synthesis by binding D-Ala-D-Ala terminus of peptidoglycan precursors.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Furosemide — 2 hours; Vancomycin — 4-6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S; Vancomycin — C66H75Cl2N9O24.

**Molecular Weight**: Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol; Vancomycin — 1449.2500 g/mol.

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