Dexamethasone vs Hydrochlorothiazide

## Dexamethasone vs Hydrochlorothiazide: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

**Hydrochlorothiazide**: Inhibits Na+/Cl- cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours; Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5; Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2.

**Molecular Weight**: Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol; Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol.

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