Cyclosporine vs Methylprednisolone

## Cyclosporine vs Methylprednisolone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Cyclosporine** and **Methylprednisolone**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Cyclosporine**: Calcineurin inhibitor suppressing T-cell activation.

**Methylprednisolone**: Intermediate-acting synthetic glucocorticoid.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours; Methylprednisolone — 18-36 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12; Methylprednisolone — C22H30O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol; Methylprednisolone — 374.4710 g/mol.

**Type**: Cyclosporine — Protein; Methylprednisolone — Small molecule.