Allopurinol vs Pravastatin

## Allopurinol vs Pravastatin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Allopurinol** and **Pravastatin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Allopurinol**: Xanthine oxidase inhibitor reducing uric acid production.

**Pravastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Allopurinol — 1-2 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Allopurinol — C5H4N4O; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

**Molecular Weight**: Allopurinol — 136.1120 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

**Type**: Allopurinol — Small molecule; Pravastatin — Small molecule.