Dexamethasone vs Vancomycin

## Dexamethasone vs Vancomycin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

**Vancomycin**: Glycopeptide antibiotic inhibiting cell wall synthesis by binding D-Ala-D-Ala terminus of peptidoglycan precursors.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours; Vancomycin — 4-6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5; Vancomycin — C66H75Cl2N9O24.

**Molecular Weight**: Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol; Vancomycin — 1449.2500 g/mol.

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