Dexamethasone vs Doxycycline

## Dexamethasone vs Doxycycline: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Dexamethasone** and **Doxycycline**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

**Doxycycline**: Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours; Doxycycline — 18-22 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5; Doxycycline — C22H24N2O8.

**Molecular Weight**: Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol; Doxycycline — 444.4350 g/mol.

**Type**: Dexamethasone — Small molecule; Doxycycline — Small molecule.