Enalapril vs Furosemide

## Enalapril vs Furosemide: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Enalapril** and **Furosemide**.

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Enalapril — 11 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

**Type**: Enalapril — Small molecule; Furosemide — Small molecule.