Aspirin vs Cyclosporine

## Aspirin vs Cyclosporine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Aspirin** and **Cyclosporine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Aspirin**: Irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and -2.

**Cyclosporine**: Calcineurin inhibitor suppressing T-cell activation.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aspirin — 2-3 hours; Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aspirin — C9H8O4; Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12.

**Molecular Weight**: Aspirin — 180.1580 g/mol; Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol.

**Type**: Aspirin — Small molecule; Cyclosporine — Protein.