Atenolol vs Pravastatin

## Atenolol vs Pravastatin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Atenolol** and **Pravastatin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Atenolol**: Cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker without intrinsic sympathomimetic activity.

**Pravastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Atenolol — 6-7 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Atenolol — C14H22N2O3; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

**Molecular Weight**: Atenolol — 266.3360 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

**Type**: Atenolol — Small molecule; Pravastatin — Small molecule.