Aspirin vs Loratadine

## Aspirin vs Loratadine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Loratadine**: Second-generation H1 antihistamine with minimal CNS effects.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aspirin — 2-3 hours; Loratadine — 8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aspirin — C9H8O4; Loratadine — C22H23ClN2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Aspirin — 180.1580 g/mol; Loratadine — 382.8800 g/mol.

**Type**: Aspirin — Small molecule; Loratadine — Small molecule.