Acyclovir vs Amoxicillin

## Acyclovir vs Amoxicillin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Acyclovir** and **Amoxicillin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Acyclovir**: Guanosine analogue inhibiting viral DNA polymerase.

**Amoxicillin**: Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Acyclovir — 2.5-3.3 hours; Amoxicillin — 1-1.5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Acyclovir — C8H11N5O3; Amoxicillin — C16H19N3O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Acyclovir — 225.2050 g/mol; Amoxicillin — 365.4050 g/mol.

**Type**: Acyclovir — Small molecule; Amoxicillin — Small molecule.