Acyclovir vs Cyclosporine

## Acyclovir vs Cyclosporine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Acyclovir** and **Cyclosporine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Acyclovir**: Guanosine analogue inhibiting viral DNA polymerase.

**Cyclosporine**: Calcineurin inhibitor suppressing T-cell activation.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Acyclovir — 2.5-3.3 hours; Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Acyclovir — C8H11N5O3; Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12.

**Molecular Weight**: Acyclovir — 225.2050 g/mol; Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol.

**Type**: Acyclovir — Small molecule; Cyclosporine — Protein.