Dexamethasone vs Rituximab

## Dexamethasone vs Rituximab: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

**Rituximab**: Chimeric anti-CD20 IgG1 monoclonal antibody inducing B-cell depletion via CDC, ADCC, and apoptosis.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours; Rituximab — 22 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5; Rituximab — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol; Rituximab — N/A.

**Type**: Dexamethasone — Small molecule; Rituximab — Antibody.