Hydrochlorothiazide vs Pantoprazole

## Hydrochlorothiazide vs Pantoprazole: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Hydrochlorothiazide** and **Pantoprazole**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Hydrochlorothiazide**: Inhibits Na+/Cl- cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule.

**Pantoprazole**: Proton pump inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours; Pantoprazole — 1 hour.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2; Pantoprazole — C16H15F2N3O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol; Pantoprazole — 383.3710 g/mol.

**Type**: Hydrochlorothiazide — Small molecule; Pantoprazole — Small molecule.