Fentanyl vs Semaglutide
## Fentanyl vs Semaglutide: Overview
This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Fentanyl** and **Semaglutide**.
## Mechanism of Action
**Fentanyl**: Highly potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 100 times more potent than morphine.
**Semaglutide**: GLP-1 receptor agonist with enhanced albumin binding for extended action.
## Pharmacokinetics
**Half-life**: Fentanyl — 2-4 hours; Semaglutide — 7 days.
## Chemical Properties
**Molecular Formula**: Fentanyl — C22H28N2O; Semaglutide — N/A.
**Molecular Weight**: Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol; Semaglutide — N/A.
**Type**: Fentanyl — Small molecule; Semaglutide — Protein.