Diazepam vs Fentanyl

Diazepam vs Fentanyl: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Diazepam and Fentanyl.

Mechanism of Action

Diazepam: Positive allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors.

Fentanyl: Highly potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 100 times more potent than morphine.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Diazepam — 20-100 hours; Fentanyl — 2-4 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Diazepam — C16H13ClN2O; Fentanyl — C22H28N2O.

Molecular Weight: Diazepam — 284.7400 g/mol; Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol.

Type: Diazepam — Small molecule; Fentanyl — Small molecule.