Captopril vs Finasteride

Captopril vs Finasteride: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Captopril and Finasteride.

Mechanism of Action

Captopril: First orally active ACE inhibitor; contains thiol group that binds zinc at ACE active site.

Finasteride: Competitive inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase type II.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Captopril — 1.9 hours; Finasteride — 5-6 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Captopril — C9H15NO3S; Finasteride — C23H36N2O2.

Molecular Weight: Captopril — 217.2850 g/mol; Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol.

Type: Captopril — Small molecule; Finasteride — Small molecule.