Cephalexin vs Pravastatin

## Cephalexin vs Pravastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Pravastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

**Molecular Weight**: Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

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