Prednisone vs Sertraline

## Prednisone vs Sertraline: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Prednisone** and **Sertraline**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Prednisone**: Synthetic corticosteroid; suppresses inflammation via glucocorticoid receptor.

**Sertraline**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Prednisone — 2-3 hours; Sertraline — 26 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Prednisone — C21H26O5; Sertraline — C17H17Cl2N.

**Molecular Weight**: Prednisone — 358.4280 g/mol; Sertraline — 306.2290 g/mol.

**Type**: Prednisone — Small molecule; Sertraline — Small molecule.