Finasteride vs Simvastatin

## Finasteride vs Simvastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Finasteride — 5-6 hours; Simvastatin — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Finasteride — C23H36N2O2; Simvastatin — C25H38O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol; Simvastatin — 418.5700 g/mol.

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