Aspirin vs Sitagliptin

## Aspirin vs Sitagliptin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Sitagliptin**: DPP-4 inhibitor increasing incretin levels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aspirin — 2-3 hours; Sitagliptin — 12.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aspirin — C9H8O4; Sitagliptin — C16H15F6N5O.

**Molecular Weight**: Aspirin — 180.1580 g/mol; Sitagliptin — 407.3140 g/mol.

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