Furosemide vs Prednisone

## Furosemide vs Prednisone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Prednisone**: Synthetic corticosteroid; suppresses inflammation via glucocorticoid receptor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Furosemide — 2 hours; Prednisone — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S; Prednisone — C21H26O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol; Prednisone — 358.4280 g/mol.

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