Pravastatin vs Prednisone

## Pravastatin vs Prednisone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Pravastatin** and **Prednisone**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Pravastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

**Prednisone**: Synthetic corticosteroid; suppresses inflammation via glucocorticoid receptor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Pravastatin — 1.8 hours; Prednisone — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Pravastatin — C23H36O7; Prednisone — C21H26O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol; Prednisone — 358.4280 g/mol.

**Type**: Pravastatin — Small molecule; Prednisone — Small molecule.