Lisinopril vs Telmisartan

## Lisinopril vs Telmisartan: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Lisinopril** and **Telmisartan**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Lisinopril**: ACE inhibitor preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

**Telmisartan**: Selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist; also a partial PPAR-gamma agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Lisinopril — 12 hours; Telmisartan — 24 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Lisinopril — C21H31N3O5; Telmisartan — C33H30N4O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Lisinopril — 405.4900 g/mol; Telmisartan — 514.6230 g/mol.

**Type**: Lisinopril — Small molecule; Telmisartan — Small molecule.