Enalapril vs Lovastatin

## Enalapril vs Lovastatin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Enalapril** and **Lovastatin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Enalapril**: Prodrug converted to enalaprilat; inhibits ACE preventing angiotensin I to II conversion.

**Lovastatin**: First naturally derived statin; prodrug hydrolyzed to active beta-hydroxy acid inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Enalapril — 11 hours; Lovastatin — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Lovastatin — C24H36O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Lovastatin — 404.5390 g/mol.

**Type**: Enalapril — Small molecule; Lovastatin — Small molecule.