Lorazepam vs Morphine

## Lorazepam vs Morphine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Morphine**: Mu-opioid receptor agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Lorazepam — 10-20 hours; Morphine — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Lorazepam — C15H10Cl2N2O2; Morphine — C17H19NO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Lorazepam — 321.1580 g/mol; Morphine — 285.3380 g/mol.

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