Enalapril vs Simvastatin

## Enalapril vs Simvastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Simvastatin**: Prodrug converted to active form that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Simvastatin — C25H38O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Simvastatin — 418.5700 g/mol.

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