Nivolumab vs Prednisone

## Nivolumab vs Prednisone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Nivolumab** and **Prednisone**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Nivolumab**: Fully human anti-PD-1 IgG4 monoclonal antibody restoring T-cell anti-tumor activity.

**Prednisone**: Synthetic corticosteroid; suppresses inflammation via glucocorticoid receptor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Nivolumab — 27 days; Prednisone — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Nivolumab — N/A; Prednisone — C21H26O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Nivolumab — N/A; Prednisone — 358.4280 g/mol.

**Type**: Nivolumab — Antibody; Prednisone — Small molecule.