Prednisone vs Rituximab

## Prednisone vs Rituximab: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Prednisone** and **Rituximab**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Prednisone**: Synthetic corticosteroid; suppresses inflammation via glucocorticoid receptor.

**Rituximab**: Chimeric anti-CD20 IgG1 monoclonal antibody inducing B-cell depletion via CDC, ADCC, and apoptosis.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Prednisone — 2-3 hours; Rituximab — 22 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Prednisone — C21H26O5; Rituximab — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Prednisone — 358.4280 g/mol; Rituximab — N/A.

**Type**: Prednisone — Small molecule; Rituximab — Antibody.