Celecoxib vs Metronidazole

## Celecoxib vs Metronidazole: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Metronidazole**: Forms cytotoxic free radicals that damage bacterial DNA.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Celecoxib — 11 hours; Metronidazole — 8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S; Metronidazole — C6H9N3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol; Metronidazole — 171.1540 g/mol.

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