Canagliflozin vs Telmisartan

## Canagliflozin vs Telmisartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Canagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose reabsorption and lowering blood glucose.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Canagliflozin — 10.6 hours; Telmisartan — 24 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Canagliflozin — C24H25FO5S; Telmisartan — C33H30N4O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Canagliflozin — 444.5170 g/mol; Telmisartan — 514.6230 g/mol.

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