Ranitidine vs Spironolactone

## Ranitidine vs Spironolactone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

**Spironolactone**: Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ranitidine — 2-3 hours; Spironolactone — 1.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S; Spironolactone — C24H32O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol; Spironolactone — 416.5740 g/mol.

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