Dexamethasone vs Fentanyl

## Dexamethasone vs Fentanyl: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Dexamethasone** and **Fentanyl**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

**Fentanyl**: Highly potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 100 times more potent than morphine.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours; Fentanyl — 2-4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5; Fentanyl — C22H28N2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol; Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol.

**Type**: Dexamethasone — Small molecule; Fentanyl — Small molecule.