Naproxen vs Venlafaxine

## Naproxen vs Venlafaxine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Naproxen** and **Venlafaxine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Naproxen**: Non-selective COX inhibitor.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Naproxen — 12-17 hours; Venlafaxine — 5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Naproxen — C14H14O3; Venlafaxine — C17H27NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Naproxen — 230.2590 g/mol; Venlafaxine — 277.4020 g/mol.

**Type**: Naproxen — Small molecule; Venlafaxine — Small molecule.