Duloxetine vs Metronidazole

## Duloxetine vs Metronidazole: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Duloxetine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Duloxetine — 12 hours; Metronidazole — 8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Duloxetine — C18H19NOS; Metronidazole — C6H9N3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Duloxetine — 297.4150 g/mol; Metronidazole — 171.1540 g/mol.

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