Digoxin vs Vancomycin

## Digoxin vs Vancomycin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Digoxin** and **Vancomycin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Digoxin**: Inhibits Na+/K+-ATPase, increasing intracellular calcium.

**Vancomycin**: Glycopeptide antibiotic inhibiting cell wall synthesis by binding D-Ala-D-Ala terminus of peptidoglycan precursors.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Digoxin — 36-48 hours; Vancomycin — 4-6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Digoxin — C41H64O14; Vancomycin — C66H75Cl2N9O24.

**Molecular Weight**: Digoxin — 780.9430 g/mol; Vancomycin — 1449.2500 g/mol.

**Type**: Digoxin — Small molecule; Vancomycin — Small molecule.