Dexamethasone vs Lorazepam

## Dexamethasone vs Lorazepam: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

**Lorazepam**: Intermediate-acting benzodiazepine enhancing GABA-A receptor chloride conductance.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours; Lorazepam — 10-20 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5; Lorazepam — C15H10Cl2N2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol; Lorazepam — 321.1580 g/mol.

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