Enalapril vs Phenytoin

## Enalapril vs Phenytoin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Phenytoin**: Sodium channel blocker stabilizing inactive state.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Enalapril — 11 hours; Phenytoin — 22 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Phenytoin — C15H12N2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Phenytoin — 252.2680 g/mol.

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