Celecoxib vs Imatinib

## Celecoxib vs Imatinib: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Imatinib**: Selective inhibitor of BCR-ABL, c-Kit, and PDGFR tyrosine kinases.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Celecoxib — 11 hours; Imatinib — 18 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S; Imatinib — C29H31N7O.

**Molecular Weight**: Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol; Imatinib — 493.6030 g/mol.

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