Enalapril vs Magnesium Hydroxide

## Enalapril vs Magnesium Hydroxide: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Enalapril** and **Magnesium Hydroxide**.

## Mechanism of Action

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Enalapril — 11 hours; Magnesium Hydroxide — N/A.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Magnesium Hydroxide — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Magnesium Hydroxide — N/A.

**Type**: Enalapril — Small molecule; Magnesium Hydroxide — Small molecule.