Aspirin vs Furosemide

## Aspirin vs Furosemide: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Aspirin** and **Furosemide**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Aspirin**: Irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and -2.

**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aspirin — 2-3 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aspirin — C9H8O4; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Aspirin — 180.1580 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

**Type**: Aspirin — Small molecule; Furosemide — Small molecule.