Metformin vs Metronidazole

## Metformin vs Metronidazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Metformin** and **Metronidazole**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Metformin**: Activates AMP-activated protein kinase, decreasing hepatic glucose production.

**Metronidazole**: Forms cytotoxic free radicals that damage bacterial DNA.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Metformin — 4-9 hours; Metronidazole — 8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Metformin — C4H11N5; Metronidazole — C6H9N3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Metformin — 129.1640 g/mol; Metronidazole — 171.1540 g/mol.

**Type**: Metformin — Small molecule; Metronidazole — Small molecule.