Cephalexin vs Clindamycin

## Cephalexin vs Clindamycin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Cephalexin** and **Clindamycin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Cephalexin**: First-generation cephalosporin inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

**Clindamycin**: Binds 50S ribosomal subunit inhibiting protein synthesis.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours; Clindamycin — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S; Clindamycin — C18H33ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol; Clindamycin — 424.9830 g/mol.

**Type**: Cephalexin — Small molecule; Clindamycin — Small molecule.