Canagliflozin vs Insulin Glargine

## Canagliflozin vs Insulin Glargine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Canagliflozin** and **Insulin Glargine**.

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Insulin Glargine**: Long-acting insulin analogue that binds insulin receptors.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Canagliflozin — 10.6 hours; Insulin Glargine — 12-24 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Canagliflozin — C24H25FO5S; Insulin Glargine — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Canagliflozin — 444.5170 g/mol; Insulin Glargine — N/A.

**Type**: Canagliflozin — Small molecule; Insulin Glargine — Protein.