Cyclosporine vs Vancomycin

## Cyclosporine vs Vancomycin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Cyclosporine**: Calcineurin inhibitor suppressing T-cell activation.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours; Vancomycin — 4-6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12; Vancomycin — C66H75Cl2N9O24.

**Molecular Weight**: Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol; Vancomycin — 1449.2500 g/mol.

**Type**: Cyclosporine — Protein; Vancomycin — Small molecule.