Candesartan vs Sitagliptin

## Candesartan vs Sitagliptin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Candesartan** and **Sitagliptin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Candesartan**: Prodrug hydrolyzed to active form; selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

**Sitagliptin**: DPP-4 inhibitor increasing incretin levels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Sitagliptin — 12.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Sitagliptin — C16H15F6N5O.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Sitagliptin — 407.3140 g/mol.

**Type**: Candesartan — Small molecule; Sitagliptin — Small molecule.