Atorvastatin vs Dapagliflozin

## Atorvastatin vs Dapagliflozin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Atorvastatin** and **Dapagliflozin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Atorvastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

**Dapagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose and sodium reabsorption.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Atorvastatin — 14 hours; Dapagliflozin — 12.9 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Atorvastatin — C33H35FN2O5; Dapagliflozin — C21H25ClO6.

**Molecular Weight**: Atorvastatin — 558.6400 g/mol; Dapagliflozin — 408.8730 g/mol.

**Type**: Atorvastatin — Small molecule; Dapagliflozin — Small molecule.