Cetirizine vs Methylprednisolone

## Cetirizine vs Methylprednisolone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Cetirizine**: Second-generation H1 antihistamine.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cetirizine — 6.5-10 hours; Methylprednisolone — 18-36 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cetirizine — C21H25ClN2O3; Methylprednisolone — C22H30O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Cetirizine — 388.8900 g/mol; Methylprednisolone — 374.4710 g/mol.

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