Cephalexin vs Tofacitinib

Cephalexin vs Tofacitinib: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Cephalexin and Tofacitinib.

Mechanism of Action

Cephalexin: First-generation cephalosporin inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

Tofacitinib: Pan-JAK inhibitor with preference for JAK1 and JAK3 blocking pro-inflammatory cytokine signaling.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours; Tofacitinib — 3.2 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S; Tofacitinib — C16H20N6O.

Molecular Weight: Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol; Tofacitinib — 312.3700 g/mol.

Type: Cephalexin — Small molecule; Tofacitinib — Small molecule.