Finasteride vs Metronidazole

## Finasteride vs Metronidazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Finasteride** and **Metronidazole**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Finasteride**: Competitive inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase type II.

**Metronidazole**: Forms cytotoxic free radicals that damage bacterial DNA.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Finasteride — 5-6 hours; Metronidazole — 8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Finasteride — C23H36N2O2; Metronidazole — C6H9N3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol; Metronidazole — 171.1540 g/mol.

**Type**: Finasteride — Small molecule; Metronidazole — Small molecule.