Celecoxib vs Metformin

## Celecoxib vs Metformin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Celecoxib** and **Metformin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Celecoxib**: Selective COX-2 inhibitor.

**Metformin**: Activates AMP-activated protein kinase, decreasing hepatic glucose production.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Celecoxib — 11 hours; Metformin — 4-9 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S; Metformin — C4H11N5.

**Molecular Weight**: Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol; Metformin — 129.1640 g/mol.

**Type**: Celecoxib — Small molecule; Metformin — Small molecule.