Dexamethasone vs Telmisartan

## Dexamethasone vs Telmisartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

**Telmisartan**: Selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist; also a partial PPAR-gamma agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours; Telmisartan — 24 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5; Telmisartan — C33H30N4O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol; Telmisartan — 514.6230 g/mol.

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