Memantine vs Morphine

## Memantine vs Morphine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Memantine**: Non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Memantine — 60-80 hours; Morphine — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Memantine — C12H21N; Morphine — C17H19NO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Memantine — 179.3080 g/mol; Morphine — 285.3380 g/mol.

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