Furosemide vs Metronidazole

## Furosemide vs Metronidazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Furosemide** and **Metronidazole**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

**Metronidazole**: Forms cytotoxic free radicals that damage bacterial DNA.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Furosemide — 2 hours; Metronidazole — 8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S; Metronidazole — C6H9N3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol; Metronidazole — 171.1540 g/mol.

**Type**: Furosemide — Small molecule; Metronidazole — Small molecule.