Finasteride vs Furosemide

## Finasteride vs Furosemide: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Finasteride** and **Furosemide**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Finasteride**: Competitive inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase type II.

**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Finasteride — 5-6 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Finasteride — C23H36N2O2; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

**Type**: Finasteride — Small molecule; Furosemide — Small molecule.