Cephalexin vs Furosemide

## Cephalexin vs Furosemide: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

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