Acyclovir vs Hydrochlorothiazide

## Acyclovir vs Hydrochlorothiazide: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Acyclovir** and **Hydrochlorothiazide**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Acyclovir**: Guanosine analogue inhibiting viral DNA polymerase.

**Hydrochlorothiazide**: Inhibits Na+/Cl- cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Acyclovir — 2.5-3.3 hours; Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Acyclovir — C8H11N5O3; Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2.

**Molecular Weight**: Acyclovir — 225.2050 g/mol; Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol.

**Type**: Acyclovir — Small molecule; Hydrochlorothiazide — Small molecule.