Doxycycline vs Finasteride

## Doxycycline vs Finasteride: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Doxycycline** and **Finasteride**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Doxycycline**: Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit.

**Finasteride**: Competitive inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase type II.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Doxycycline — 18-22 hours; Finasteride — 5-6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Doxycycline — C22H24N2O8; Finasteride — C23H36N2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Doxycycline — 444.4350 g/mol; Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol.

**Type**: Doxycycline — Small molecule; Finasteride — Small molecule.