Dexamethasone vs Finasteride

## Dexamethasone vs Finasteride: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

**Finasteride**: Competitive inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase type II.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours; Finasteride — 5-6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5; Finasteride — C23H36N2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol; Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol.

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