Acyclovir vs Pravastatin

## Acyclovir vs Pravastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Acyclovir**: Guanosine analogue inhibiting viral DNA polymerase.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Acyclovir — 2.5-3.3 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Acyclovir — C8H11N5O3; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

**Molecular Weight**: Acyclovir — 225.2050 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

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