Adalimumab vs Prednisone

## Adalimumab vs Prednisone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Adalimumab** and **Prednisone**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Adalimumab**: Fully human anti-TNF-alpha monoclonal antibody.

**Prednisone**: Synthetic corticosteroid; suppresses inflammation via glucocorticoid receptor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Adalimumab — 14 days; Prednisone — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Adalimumab — N/A; Prednisone — C21H26O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Adalimumab — N/A; Prednisone — 358.4280 g/mol.

**Type**: Adalimumab — Antibody; Prednisone — Small molecule.