Cephalexin vs Penicillin V Potassium

## Cephalexin vs Penicillin V Potassium: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Cephalexin** and **Penicillin V Potassium**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Cephalexin**: First-generation cephalosporin inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours; Penicillin V Potassium — N/A.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S; Penicillin V Potassium — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol; Penicillin V Potassium — N/A.

**Type**: Cephalexin — Small molecule; Penicillin V Potassium — Small molecule.