Cephalexin vs Hydrochlorothiazide

## Cephalexin vs Hydrochlorothiazide: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Hydrochlorothiazide**: Inhibits Na+/Cl- cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours; Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S; Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2.

**Molecular Weight**: Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol; Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol.

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