Furosemide vs Ranitidine

## Furosemide vs Ranitidine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Furosemide — 2 hours; Ranitidine — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S; Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol; Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol.

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