Dexamethasone vs Sitagliptin

## Dexamethasone vs Sitagliptin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

**Sitagliptin**: DPP-4 inhibitor increasing incretin levels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours; Sitagliptin — 12.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5; Sitagliptin — C16H15F6N5O.

**Molecular Weight**: Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol; Sitagliptin — 407.3140 g/mol.

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