Chloroquine vs Hydroxychloroquine

## Chloroquine vs Hydroxychloroquine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Chloroquine** and **Hydroxychloroquine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Hydroxychloroquine**: Accumulates in lysosomes raising pH; inhibits toll-like receptor signaling.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Chloroquine — N/A; Hydroxychloroquine — 40-50 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Chloroquine — N/A; Hydroxychloroquine — C18H26ClN3O.

**Molecular Weight**: Chloroquine — N/A; Hydroxychloroquine — 335.8720 g/mol.

**Type**: Chloroquine — Small molecule; Hydroxychloroquine — Small molecule.