Aspirin vs Methylprednisolone

## Aspirin vs Methylprednisolone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Methylprednisolone**: Intermediate-acting synthetic glucocorticoid.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aspirin — 2-3 hours; Methylprednisolone — 18-36 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aspirin — C9H8O4; Methylprednisolone — C22H30O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Aspirin — 180.1580 g/mol; Methylprednisolone — 374.4710 g/mol.

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