Dabigatran vs Furosemide
## Dabigatran vs Furosemide: Overview
This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Dabigatran** and **Furosemide**.
## Mechanism of Action
**Dabigatran**: Direct thrombin (Factor IIa) inhibitor.
**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.
## Pharmacokinetics
**Half-life**: Dabigatran — 12-17 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.
## Chemical Properties
**Molecular Formula**: Dabigatran — C25H25N7O3; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.
**Molecular Weight**: Dabigatran — 471.5100 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.
**Type**: Dabigatran — Small molecule; Furosemide — Small molecule.