Furosemide vs Hydroxychloroquine

## Furosemide vs Hydroxychloroquine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Furosemide** and **Hydroxychloroquine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

**Hydroxychloroquine**: Accumulates in lysosomes raising pH; inhibits toll-like receptor signaling.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Furosemide — 2 hours; Hydroxychloroquine — 40-50 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S; Hydroxychloroquine — C18H26ClN3O.

**Molecular Weight**: Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol; Hydroxychloroquine — 335.8720 g/mol.

**Type**: Furosemide — Small molecule; Hydroxychloroquine — Small molecule.