Irbesartan vs Valsartan

## Irbesartan vs Valsartan: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Irbesartan** and **Valsartan**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Irbesartan**: Selective non-competitive angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist.

**Valsartan**: Angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Irbesartan — 11-15 hours; Valsartan — 6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Irbesartan — C25H28N6O; Valsartan — C24H29N5O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Irbesartan — 428.5320 g/mol; Valsartan — 435.5190 g/mol.

**Type**: Irbesartan — Small molecule; Valsartan — Small molecule.