Ibuprofen vs Pravastatin

## Ibuprofen vs Pravastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Pravastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ibuprofen — 2-4 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ibuprofen — C13H18O2; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

**Molecular Weight**: Ibuprofen — 206.2810 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

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