Ampicillin Sodium vs Cephalexin

## Ampicillin Sodium vs Cephalexin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Ampicillin Sodium** and **Cephalexin**.

## Mechanism of Action

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ampicillin Sodium — N/A; Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ampicillin Sodium — N/A; Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Ampicillin Sodium — N/A; Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol.

**Type**: Ampicillin Sodium — Small molecule; Cephalexin — Small molecule.