Captopril vs Lansoprazole

Captopril vs Lansoprazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Captopril and Lansoprazole.

Mechanism of Action

Captopril: First orally active ACE inhibitor; contains thiol group that binds zinc at ACE active site.

Lansoprazole: Proton pump inhibitor.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Captopril — 1.9 hours; Lansoprazole — 1.5 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Captopril — C9H15NO3S; Lansoprazole — C16H14F3N3O2S.

Molecular Weight: Captopril — 217.2850 g/mol; Lansoprazole — 369.3620 g/mol.

Type: Captopril — Small molecule; Lansoprazole — Small molecule.