Irbesartan vs Lisinopril
## Irbesartan vs Lisinopril: Overview
This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Irbesartan** and **Lisinopril**.
## Mechanism of Action
**Irbesartan**: Selective non-competitive angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist.
**Lisinopril**: ACE inhibitor preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
## Pharmacokinetics
**Half-life**: Irbesartan — 11-15 hours; Lisinopril — 12 hours.
## Chemical Properties
**Molecular Formula**: Irbesartan — C25H28N6O; Lisinopril — C21H31N3O5.
**Molecular Weight**: Irbesartan — 428.5320 g/mol; Lisinopril — 405.4900 g/mol.
**Type**: Irbesartan — Small molecule; Lisinopril — Small molecule.