Doxycycline vs Lovastatin

## Doxycycline vs Lovastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Lovastatin**: First naturally derived statin; prodrug hydrolyzed to active beta-hydroxy acid inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Doxycycline — 18-22 hours; Lovastatin — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Doxycycline — C22H24N2O8; Lovastatin — C24H36O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Doxycycline — 444.4350 g/mol; Lovastatin — 404.5390 g/mol.

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