Doxycycline vs Pravastatin

## Doxycycline vs Pravastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Pravastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Doxycycline — 18-22 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Doxycycline — C22H24N2O8; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

**Molecular Weight**: Doxycycline — 444.4350 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

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