Celecoxib vs Dexamethasone

## Celecoxib vs Dexamethasone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Celecoxib** and **Dexamethasone**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Celecoxib**: Selective COX-2 inhibitor.

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Celecoxib — 11 hours; Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Celecoxib — C17H14F3N3O2S; Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5.

**Molecular Weight**: Celecoxib — 381.3730 g/mol; Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol.

**Type**: Celecoxib — Small molecule; Dexamethasone — Small molecule.