Cephalexin vs Donepezil

## Cephalexin vs Donepezil: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Donepezil**: Reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours; Donepezil — 70 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S; Donepezil — C24H29NO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol; Donepezil — 379.4920 g/mol.

**Type**: Cephalexin — Small molecule; Donepezil — Small molecule.