Dexamethasone vs Pravastatin

## Dexamethasone vs Pravastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

**Pravastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

**Molecular Weight**: Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

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