Fentanyl vs Ibuprofen

## Fentanyl vs Ibuprofen: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Fentanyl** and **Ibuprofen**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Fentanyl**: Highly potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 100 times more potent than morphine.

**Ibuprofen**: Non-selective COX inhibitor reducing prostaglandin synthesis.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fentanyl — 2-4 hours; Ibuprofen — 2-4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fentanyl — C22H28N2O; Ibuprofen — C13H18O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol; Ibuprofen — 206.2810 g/mol.

**Type**: Fentanyl — Small molecule; Ibuprofen — Small molecule.