Hydrochlorothiazide vs Rivaroxaban
## Hydrochlorothiazide vs Rivaroxaban: Overview
This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Hydrochlorothiazide** and **Rivaroxaban**.
## Mechanism of Action
**Hydrochlorothiazide**: Inhibits Na+/Cl- cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule.
**Rivaroxaban**: Direct Factor Xa inhibitor.
## Pharmacokinetics
**Half-life**: Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours; Rivaroxaban — 5-9 hours.
## Chemical Properties
**Molecular Formula**: Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2; Rivaroxaban — C19H18ClN3O5S.
**Molecular Weight**: Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol; Rivaroxaban — 435.8820 g/mol.
**Type**: Hydrochlorothiazide — Small molecule; Rivaroxaban — Small molecule.