Canagliflozin vs Empagliflozin

## Canagliflozin vs Empagliflozin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Canagliflozin** and **Empagliflozin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Canagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose reabsorption and lowering blood glucose.

**Empagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose reabsorption.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Canagliflozin — 10.6 hours; Empagliflozin — 12.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Canagliflozin — C24H25FO5S; Empagliflozin — C23H27ClO7.

**Molecular Weight**: Canagliflozin — 444.5170 g/mol; Empagliflozin — 450.9100 g/mol.

**Type**: Canagliflozin — Small molecule; Empagliflozin — Small molecule.