Prednisone vs Trimethoprim

## Prednisone vs Trimethoprim: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Trimethoprim**: Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor (bacterial selective).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Prednisone — 2-3 hours; Trimethoprim — 8-10 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Prednisone — C21H26O5; Trimethoprim — C14H18N4O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Prednisone — 358.4280 g/mol; Trimethoprim — 290.3180 g/mol.

**Type**: Prednisone — Small molecule; Trimethoprim — Small molecule.