Digoxin vs Metronidazole

## Digoxin vs Metronidazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Digoxin** and **Metronidazole**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Digoxin**: Inhibits Na+/K+-ATPase, increasing intracellular calcium.

**Metronidazole**: Forms cytotoxic free radicals that damage bacterial DNA.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Digoxin — 36-48 hours; Metronidazole — 8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Digoxin — C41H64O14; Metronidazole — C6H9N3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Digoxin — 780.9430 g/mol; Metronidazole — 171.1540 g/mol.

**Type**: Digoxin — Small molecule; Metronidazole — Small molecule.