Furosemide vs Pravastatin

## Furosemide vs Pravastatin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Furosemide** and **Pravastatin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

**Pravastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Furosemide — 2 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

**Molecular Weight**: Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

**Type**: Furosemide — Small molecule; Pravastatin — Small molecule.