Cephalexin vs Hydroxychloroquine

## Cephalexin vs Hydroxychloroquine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Cephalexin** and **Hydroxychloroquine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Cephalexin**: First-generation cephalosporin inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

**Hydroxychloroquine**: Accumulates in lysosomes raising pH; inhibits toll-like receptor signaling.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours; Hydroxychloroquine — 40-50 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S; Hydroxychloroquine — C18H26ClN3O.

**Molecular Weight**: Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol; Hydroxychloroquine — 335.8720 g/mol.

**Type**: Cephalexin — Small molecule; Hydroxychloroquine — Small molecule.