Enalapril vs Pravastatin

Enalapril vs Pravastatin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Enalapril and Pravastatin.

Mechanism of Action

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

Pravastatin: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Enalapril — 11 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

Molecular Weight: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

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