Ibuprofen vs Oxycodone

## Ibuprofen vs Oxycodone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ibuprofen — 2-4 hours; Oxycodone — 3-5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ibuprofen — C13H18O2; Oxycodone — C18H21NO4.

**Molecular Weight**: Ibuprofen — 206.2810 g/mol; Oxycodone — 315.3640 g/mol.

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