Cyclosporine vs Doxycycline

## Cyclosporine vs Doxycycline: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Cyclosporine** and **Doxycycline**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Cyclosporine**: Calcineurin inhibitor suppressing T-cell activation.

**Doxycycline**: Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours; Doxycycline — 18-22 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12; Doxycycline — C22H24N2O8.

**Molecular Weight**: Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol; Doxycycline — 444.4350 g/mol.

**Type**: Cyclosporine — Protein; Doxycycline — Small molecule.