Cyclosporine vs Furosemide

Cyclosporine vs Furosemide: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Cyclosporine and Furosemide.

Mechanism of Action

Cyclosporine: Calcineurin inhibitor suppressing T-cell activation.

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

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

Molecular Weight: Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

Type: Cyclosporine — Protein; Furosemide — Small molecule.