Dexamethasone vs Furosemide

## Dexamethasone vs Furosemide: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

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