Aspirin vs Pravastatin

## Aspirin vs Pravastatin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Aspirin** and **Pravastatin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Aspirin**: Irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and -2.

**Pravastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aspirin — 2-3 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aspirin — C9H8O4; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

**Molecular Weight**: Aspirin — 180.1580 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

**Type**: Aspirin — Small molecule; Pravastatin — Small molecule.