Gabapentin vs Oxycodone

## Gabapentin vs Oxycodone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Gabapentin** and **Oxycodone**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Gabapentin**: Binds alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels.

**Oxycodone**: Semisynthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Gabapentin — 5-7 hours; Oxycodone — 3-5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Gabapentin — C9H17NO2; Oxycodone — C18H21NO4.

**Molecular Weight**: Gabapentin — 171.2370 g/mol; Oxycodone — 315.3640 g/mol.

**Type**: Gabapentin — Small molecule; Oxycodone — Small molecule.