Celecoxib vs Montelukast

## Celecoxib vs Montelukast: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Celecoxib** and **Montelukast**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Celecoxib**: Selective COX-2 inhibitor.

**Montelukast**: Selective leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Celecoxib — 11 hours; Montelukast — 2.7-5.5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S; Montelukast — C35H36ClNO3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol; Montelukast — 586.1800 g/mol.

**Type**: Celecoxib — Small molecule; Montelukast — Small molecule.