Pravastatin vs Ranitidine

## Pravastatin vs Ranitidine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Pravastatin** and **Ranitidine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Pravastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Pravastatin — 1.8 hours; Ranitidine — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Pravastatin — C23H36O7; Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol; Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol.

**Type**: Pravastatin — Small molecule; Ranitidine — Small molecule.