Fentanyl vs Naproxen

## Fentanyl vs Naproxen: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Fentanyl** and **Naproxen**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Fentanyl**: Highly potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 100 times more potent than morphine.

**Naproxen**: Non-selective COX inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fentanyl — 2-4 hours; Naproxen — 12-17 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fentanyl — C22H28N2O; Naproxen — C14H14O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol; Naproxen — 230.2590 g/mol.

**Type**: Fentanyl — Small molecule; Naproxen — Small molecule.