Prednisone vs Sitagliptin

## Prednisone vs Sitagliptin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Prednisone** and **Sitagliptin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Prednisone**: Synthetic corticosteroid; suppresses inflammation via glucocorticoid receptor.

**Sitagliptin**: DPP-4 inhibitor increasing incretin levels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Prednisone — 2-3 hours; Sitagliptin — 12.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Prednisone — C21H26O5; Sitagliptin — C16H15F6N5O.

**Molecular Weight**: Prednisone — 358.4280 g/mol; Sitagliptin — 407.3140 g/mol.

**Type**: Prednisone — Small molecule; Sitagliptin — Small molecule.