Gefitinib vs Methylprednisolone

## Gefitinib vs Methylprednisolone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Gefitinib**: Selective reversible inhibitor of EGFR tyrosine kinase.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Gefitinib — 48 hours; Methylprednisolone — 18-36 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Gefitinib — C22H24ClFN4O3; Methylprednisolone — C22H30O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Gefitinib — 446.9000 g/mol; Methylprednisolone — 374.4710 g/mol.

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