Aspirin vs Duloxetine

## Aspirin vs Duloxetine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Aspirin** and **Duloxetine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Aspirin**: Irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and -2.

**Duloxetine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aspirin — 2-3 hours; Duloxetine — 12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aspirin — C9H8O4; Duloxetine — C18H19NOS.

**Molecular Weight**: Aspirin — 180.1580 g/mol; Duloxetine — 297.4150 g/mol.

**Type**: Aspirin — Small molecule; Duloxetine — Small molecule.