Metformin vs Pravastatin

## Metformin vs Pravastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Metformin**: Activates AMP-activated protein kinase, decreasing hepatic glucose production.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Metformin — 4-9 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Metformin — C4H11N5; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

**Molecular Weight**: Metformin — 129.1640 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

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