Acyclovir vs Cilastatin Sodium

## Acyclovir vs Cilastatin Sodium: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Acyclovir** and **Cilastatin Sodium**.

## Mechanism of Action

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Acyclovir — 2.5-3.3 hours; Cilastatin Sodium — N/A.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Acyclovir — C8H11N5O3; Cilastatin Sodium — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Acyclovir — 225.2050 g/mol; Cilastatin Sodium — N/A.

**Type**: Acyclovir — Small molecule; Cilastatin Sodium — Small molecule.