Cephalexin vs Cyclosporine

## Cephalexin vs Cyclosporine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Cephalexin** and **Cyclosporine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Cephalexin**: First-generation cephalosporin inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

**Cyclosporine**: Calcineurin inhibitor suppressing T-cell activation.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours; Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S; Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12.

**Molecular Weight**: Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol; Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol.

**Type**: Cephalexin — Small molecule; Cyclosporine — Protein.