Dexamethasone vs Loratadine

## Dexamethasone vs Loratadine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Dexamethasone** and **Loratadine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

**Loratadine**: Second-generation H1 antihistamine with minimal CNS effects.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours; Loratadine — 8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5; Loratadine — C22H23ClN2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol; Loratadine — 382.8800 g/mol.

**Type**: Dexamethasone — Small molecule; Loratadine — Small molecule.