Cetirizine vs Cyclosporine

## Cetirizine vs Cyclosporine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Cetirizine** and **Cyclosporine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Cetirizine**: Second-generation H1 antihistamine.

**Cyclosporine**: Calcineurin inhibitor suppressing T-cell activation.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cetirizine — 6.5-10 hours; Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cetirizine — C21H25ClN2O3; Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12.

**Molecular Weight**: Cetirizine — 388.8900 g/mol; Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol.

**Type**: Cetirizine — Small molecule; Cyclosporine — Protein.