Metronidazole vs Ranitidine

## Metronidazole vs Ranitidine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Metronidazole** and **Ranitidine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Metronidazole**: Forms cytotoxic free radicals that damage bacterial DNA.

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Metronidazole — 8 hours; Ranitidine — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Metronidazole — C6H9N3O3; Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Metronidazole — 171.1540 g/mol; Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol.

**Type**: Metronidazole — Small molecule; Ranitidine — Small molecule.