Enalapril vs Irbesartan

## Enalapril vs Irbesartan: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Enalapril** and **Irbesartan**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Enalapril**: Prodrug converted to enalaprilat; inhibits ACE preventing angiotensin I to II conversion.

**Irbesartan**: Selective non-competitive angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Enalapril — 11 hours; Irbesartan — 11-15 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Irbesartan — C25H28N6O.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Irbesartan — 428.5320 g/mol.

**Type**: Enalapril — Small molecule; Irbesartan — Small molecule.