Melphalan vs Rituximab

## Melphalan vs Rituximab: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Melphalan** and **Rituximab**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Rituximab**: Chimeric anti-CD20 IgG1 monoclonal antibody inducing B-cell depletion via CDC, ADCC, and apoptosis.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Melphalan — N/A; Rituximab — 22 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Type**: Melphalan — Small molecule; Rituximab — Antibody.