Furosemide vs Phenytoin

## Furosemide vs Phenytoin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Phenytoin**: Sodium channel blocker stabilizing inactive state.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Furosemide — 2 hours; Phenytoin — 22 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S; Phenytoin — C15H12N2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol; Phenytoin — 252.2680 g/mol.

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