Candesartan vs Candesartan Cilexetil

## Candesartan vs Candesartan Cilexetil: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Candesartan** and **Candesartan Cilexetil**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Candesartan**: Prodrug hydrolyzed to active form; selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Candesartan Cilexetil — N/A.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Candesartan Cilexetil — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Candesartan Cilexetil — N/A.

**Type**: Candesartan — Small molecule; Candesartan Cilexetil — Small molecule.