Candesartan vs Lisinopril

## Candesartan vs Lisinopril: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Lisinopril**: ACE inhibitor preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Lisinopril — 12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Lisinopril — C21H31N3O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Lisinopril — 405.4900 g/mol.

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