Ranitidine vs Sumatriptan

## Ranitidine vs Sumatriptan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

**Sumatriptan**: Selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ranitidine — 2-3 hours; Sumatriptan — 2.5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S; Sumatriptan — C14H21N3O2S.

**Molecular Weight**: Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol; Sumatriptan — 295.4020 g/mol.

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