Doxycycline vs Duloxetine

## Doxycycline vs Duloxetine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Doxycycline** and **Duloxetine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Doxycycline**: Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit.

**Duloxetine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Doxycycline — 18-22 hours; Duloxetine — 12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Doxycycline — C22H24N2O8; Duloxetine — C18H19NOS.

**Molecular Weight**: Doxycycline — 444.4350 g/mol; Duloxetine — 297.4150 g/mol.

**Type**: Doxycycline — Small molecule; Duloxetine — Small molecule.