Celecoxib vs Gabapentin

## Celecoxib vs Gabapentin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Celecoxib** and **Gabapentin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Celecoxib**: Selective COX-2 inhibitor.

**Gabapentin**: Binds alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Celecoxib — 11 hours; Gabapentin — 5-7 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S; Gabapentin — C9H17NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol; Gabapentin — 171.2370 g/mol.

**Type**: Celecoxib — Small molecule; Gabapentin — Small molecule.