Finasteride vs Ramipril

## Finasteride vs Ramipril: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Finasteride** and **Ramipril**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Finasteride**: Competitive inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase type II.

**Ramipril**: Prodrug converted to ramiprilat; ACE inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Finasteride — 5-6 hours; Ramipril — 13-17 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Finasteride — C23H36N2O2; Ramipril — C23H32N2O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol; Ramipril — 416.5120 g/mol.

**Type**: Finasteride — Small molecule; Ramipril — Small molecule.