Cephalexin vs Pregabalin

## Cephalexin vs Pregabalin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Pregabalin**: Binds alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours; Pregabalin — 6.3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S; Pregabalin — C8H17NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol; Pregabalin — 159.2260 g/mol.

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