Cephalexin vs Hydromorphone

## Cephalexin vs Hydromorphone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Cephalexin** and **Hydromorphone**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Cephalexin**: First-generation cephalosporin inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

**Hydromorphone**: Semisynthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 5 times more potent than morphine.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours; Hydromorphone — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S; Hydromorphone — C17H19NO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol; Hydromorphone — 285.3380 g/mol.

**Type**: Cephalexin — Small molecule; Hydromorphone — Small molecule.