Pembrolizumab vs Prednisone

## Pembrolizumab vs Prednisone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Pembrolizumab** and **Prednisone**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Pembrolizumab**: Anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody restoring anti-tumor immunity.

**Prednisone**: Synthetic corticosteroid; suppresses inflammation via glucocorticoid receptor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Pembrolizumab — 26 days; Prednisone — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Pembrolizumab — N/A; Prednisone — C21H26O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Pembrolizumab — N/A; Prednisone — 358.4280 g/mol.

**Type**: Pembrolizumab — Antibody; Prednisone — Small molecule.