Cyclosporine vs Finasteride

## Cyclosporine vs Finasteride: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Finasteride**: Competitive inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase type II.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours; Finasteride — 5-6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12; Finasteride — C23H36N2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol; Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol.

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