Fentanyl vs Nitroglycerin

Fentanyl vs Nitroglycerin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Fentanyl and Nitroglycerin.

Mechanism of Action

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

Nitroglycerin: Nitric oxide donor causing venous and arterial vasodilation.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Fentanyl — 2-4 hours; Nitroglycerin — 1-4 minutes.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Fentanyl — C22H28N2O; Nitroglycerin — C3H5N3O9.

Molecular Weight: Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol; Nitroglycerin — 227.0870 g/mol.

Type: Fentanyl — Small molecule; Nitroglycerin — Small molecule.