Doxycycline vs Fluconazole

## Doxycycline vs Fluconazole: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Fluconazole**: Inhibits fungal CYP51 (lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Doxycycline — 18-22 hours; Fluconazole — 30 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Doxycycline — C22H24N2O8; Fluconazole — C13H12F2N6O.

**Molecular Weight**: Doxycycline — 444.4350 g/mol; Fluconazole — 306.2710 g/mol.

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