Fentanyl vs Prednisone

## Fentanyl vs Prednisone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Fentanyl**: Highly potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 100 times more potent than morphine.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fentanyl — 2-4 hours; Prednisone — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fentanyl — C22H28N2O; Prednisone — C21H26O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol; Prednisone — 358.4280 g/mol.

**Type**: Fentanyl — Small molecule; Prednisone — Small molecule.