Metoprolol vs Pravastatin

## Metoprolol vs Pravastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Metoprolol**: Selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Metoprolol — 3-7 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Metoprolol — C15H25NO3; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

**Molecular Weight**: Metoprolol — 267.3640 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

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