Diazepam vs Furosemide

## Diazepam vs Furosemide: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Diazepam** and **Furosemide**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Diazepam**: Positive allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors.

**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Diazepam — 20-100 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Diazepam — C16H13ClN2O; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Diazepam — 284.7400 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

**Type**: Diazepam — Small molecule; Furosemide — Small molecule.