Celecoxib vs Fentanyl

Celecoxib vs Fentanyl: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Celecoxib and Fentanyl.

Mechanism of Action

Celecoxib: Selective COX-2 inhibitor.

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

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Celecoxib — 11 hours; Fentanyl — 2-4 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S; Fentanyl — C22H28N2O.

Molecular Weight: Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol; Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol.

Type: Celecoxib — Small molecule; Fentanyl — Small molecule.