Cetirizine vs Furosemide

## Cetirizine vs Furosemide: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cetirizine — 6.5-10 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cetirizine — C21H25ClN2O3; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Cetirizine — 388.8900 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

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