Apixaban vs Enalapril

## Apixaban vs Enalapril: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Apixaban** and **Enalapril**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Apixaban**: Direct Factor Xa inhibitor.

**Enalapril**: Prodrug converted to enalaprilat; inhibits ACE preventing angiotensin I to II conversion.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Apixaban — 12 hours; Enalapril — 11 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Apixaban — C25H25N5O4; Enalapril — C20H28N2O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Apixaban — 459.4970 g/mol; Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol.

**Type**: Apixaban — Small molecule; Enalapril — Small molecule.