Cephalexin vs Duloxetine

## Cephalexin vs Duloxetine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Duloxetine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours; Duloxetine — 12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S; Duloxetine — C18H19NOS.

**Molecular Weight**: Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol; Duloxetine — 297.4150 g/mol.

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