Captopril vs Lansoprazole

## Captopril vs Lansoprazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Captopril** and **Lansoprazole**.

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Lansoprazole**: Proton pump inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Captopril — 1.9 hours; Lansoprazole — 1.5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Captopril — C9H15NO3S; Lansoprazole — C16H14F3N3O2S.

**Molecular Weight**: Captopril — 217.2850 g/mol; Lansoprazole — 369.3620 g/mol.

**Type**: Captopril — Small molecule; Lansoprazole — Small molecule.