Cyclosporine vs Phenytoin

## Cyclosporine vs Phenytoin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Phenytoin**: Sodium channel blocker stabilizing inactive state.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours; Phenytoin — 22 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12; Phenytoin — C15H12N2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol; Phenytoin — 252.2680 g/mol.

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