Bupropion vs Metformin

## Bupropion vs Metformin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Bupropion** and **Metformin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Bupropion**: Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI).

**Metformin**: Activates AMP-activated protein kinase, decreasing hepatic glucose production.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Bupropion — 21 hours; Metformin — 4-9 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Bupropion — C13H18ClNO; Metformin — C4H11N5.

**Molecular Weight**: Bupropion — 239.7420 g/mol; Metformin — 129.1640 g/mol.

**Type**: Bupropion — Small molecule; Metformin — Small molecule.