Fentanyl Citrate vs Hydromorphone

## Fentanyl Citrate vs Hydromorphone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Fentanyl Citrate** and **Hydromorphone**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Hydromorphone**: Semisynthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 5 times more potent than morphine.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fentanyl Citrate — N/A; Hydromorphone — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fentanyl Citrate — N/A; Hydromorphone — C17H19NO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Fentanyl Citrate — N/A; Hydromorphone — 285.3380 g/mol.

**Type**: Fentanyl Citrate — Small molecule; Hydromorphone — Small molecule.