Canagliflozin vs Cephalexin

## Canagliflozin vs Cephalexin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Canagliflozin** and **Cephalexin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Canagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose reabsorption and lowering blood glucose.

**Cephalexin**: First-generation cephalosporin inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Canagliflozin — 10.6 hours; Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Canagliflozin — C24H25FO5S; Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Canagliflozin — 444.5170 g/mol; Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol.

**Type**: Canagliflozin — Small molecule; Cephalexin — Small molecule.