Cyclosporine vs Pravastatin

## Cyclosporine vs Pravastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

**Molecular Weight**: Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

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