Cephalexin vs Venlafaxine

## Cephalexin vs Venlafaxine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Cephalexin** and **Venlafaxine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Cephalexin**: First-generation cephalosporin inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours; Venlafaxine — 5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S; Venlafaxine — C17H27NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol; Venlafaxine — 277.4020 g/mol.

**Type**: Cephalexin — Small molecule; Venlafaxine — Small molecule.