Enalapril vs Ranitidine

## Enalapril vs Ranitidine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol.

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