Acyclovir vs Furosemide

## Acyclovir vs Furosemide: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Acyclovir**: Guanosine analogue inhibiting viral DNA polymerase.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Acyclovir — 2.5-3.3 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Acyclovir — C8H11N5O3; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Acyclovir — 225.2050 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

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