Acyclovir vs Memantine

## Acyclovir vs Memantine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Memantine**: Non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Acyclovir — 2.5-3.3 hours; Memantine — 60-80 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Acyclovir — C8H11N5O3; Memantine — C12H21N.

**Molecular Weight**: Acyclovir — 225.2050 g/mol; Memantine — 179.3080 g/mol.

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