Acyclovir vs Vancomycin

## Acyclovir vs Vancomycin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Vancomycin**: Glycopeptide antibiotic inhibiting cell wall synthesis by binding D-Ala-D-Ala terminus of peptidoglycan precursors.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Acyclovir — 2.5-3.3 hours; Vancomycin — 4-6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Acyclovir — C8H11N5O3; Vancomycin — C66H75Cl2N9O24.

**Molecular Weight**: Acyclovir — 225.2050 g/mol; Vancomycin — 1449.2500 g/mol.

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