Fentanyl vs Sitagliptin

## Fentanyl vs Sitagliptin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Fentanyl**: Highly potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 100 times more potent than morphine.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fentanyl — 2-4 hours; Sitagliptin — 12.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fentanyl — C22H28N2O; Sitagliptin — C16H15F6N5O.

**Molecular Weight**: Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol; Sitagliptin — 407.3140 g/mol.

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