Cephalexin vs Sitagliptin

## Cephalexin vs Sitagliptin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Sitagliptin**: DPP-4 inhibitor increasing incretin levels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours; Sitagliptin — 12.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S; Sitagliptin — C16H15F6N5O.

**Molecular Weight**: Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol; Sitagliptin — 407.3140 g/mol.

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