Enalapril vs Finasteride

Enalapril vs Finasteride: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Enalapril and Finasteride.

Mechanism of Action

Enalapril: Prodrug converted to enalaprilat; inhibits ACE preventing angiotensin I to II conversion.

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

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Enalapril — 11 hours; Finasteride — 5-6 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Finasteride — C23H36N2O2.

Molecular Weight: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol.

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