Pravastatin vs Rosuvastatin

## Pravastatin vs Rosuvastatin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Pravastatin** and **Rosuvastatin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Pravastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

**Rosuvastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Pravastatin — 1.8 hours; Rosuvastatin — 19 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Pravastatin — C23H36O7; Rosuvastatin — C22H28FN3O6S.

**Molecular Weight**: Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol; Rosuvastatin — 481.5390 g/mol.

**Type**: Pravastatin — Small molecule; Rosuvastatin — Small molecule.