Acyclovir vs Celecoxib

## Acyclovir vs Celecoxib: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Acyclovir** and **Celecoxib**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Acyclovir**: Guanosine analogue inhibiting viral DNA polymerase.

**Celecoxib**: Selective COX-2 inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Acyclovir — 2.5-3.3 hours; Celecoxib — 11 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Acyclovir — C8H11N5O3; Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S.

**Molecular Weight**: Acyclovir — 225.2050 g/mol; Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol.

**Type**: Acyclovir — Small molecule; Celecoxib — Small molecule.