Celecoxib vs Naproxen

## Celecoxib vs Naproxen: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Celecoxib** and **Naproxen**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Celecoxib**: Selective COX-2 inhibitor.

**Naproxen**: Non-selective COX inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Celecoxib — 11 hours; Naproxen — 12-17 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S; Naproxen — C14H14O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol; Naproxen — 230.2590 g/mol.

**Type**: Celecoxib — Small molecule; Naproxen — Small molecule.