Metformin vs Nitroglycerin

## Metformin vs Nitroglycerin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Metformin** and **Nitroglycerin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Metformin**: Activates AMP-activated protein kinase, decreasing hepatic glucose production.

**Nitroglycerin**: Nitric oxide donor causing venous and arterial vasodilation.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Metformin — 4-9 hours; Nitroglycerin — 1-4 minutes.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Metformin — C4H11N5; Nitroglycerin — C3H5N3O9.

**Molecular Weight**: Metformin — 129.1640 g/mol; Nitroglycerin — 227.0870 g/mol.

**Type**: Metformin — Small molecule; Nitroglycerin — Small molecule.