Alprazolam vs Fentanyl

## Alprazolam vs Fentanyl: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Alprazolam** and **Fentanyl**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Alprazolam**: High-potency benzodiazepine GABA-A receptor modulator.

**Fentanyl**: Highly potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 100 times more potent than morphine.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Alprazolam — 6-12 hours; Fentanyl — 2-4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Alprazolam — C17H13ClN4; Fentanyl — C22H28N2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Alprazolam — 308.7650 g/mol; Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol.

**Type**: Alprazolam — Small molecule; Fentanyl — Small molecule.