Doxycycline vs Fluoxetine

## Doxycycline vs Fluoxetine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Fluoxetine**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Doxycycline — 18-22 hours; Fluoxetine — 1-3 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Doxycycline — C22H24N2O8; Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO.

**Molecular Weight**: Doxycycline — 444.4350 g/mol; Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol.

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