Candesartan vs Spironolactone

## Candesartan vs Spironolactone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Candesartan**: Prodrug hydrolyzed to active form; selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

**Spironolactone**: Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Spironolactone — 1.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Spironolactone — C24H32O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Spironolactone — 416.5740 g/mol.

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