Furosemide vs Methylprednisolone

## Furosemide vs Methylprednisolone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Methylprednisolone**: Intermediate-acting synthetic glucocorticoid.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Furosemide — 2 hours; Methylprednisolone — 18-36 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S; Methylprednisolone — C22H30O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol; Methylprednisolone — 374.4710 g/mol.

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