Fentanyl vs Sumatriptan

Fentanyl vs Sumatriptan: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Fentanyl and Sumatriptan.

Mechanism of Action

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

Sumatriptan: Selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Fentanyl — 2-4 hours; Sumatriptan — 2.5 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Fentanyl — C22H28N2O; Sumatriptan — C14H21N3O2S.

Molecular Weight: Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol; Sumatriptan — 295.4020 g/mol.

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