Candesartan vs Irbesartan

## Candesartan vs Irbesartan: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Candesartan** and **Irbesartan**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Candesartan**: Prodrug hydrolyzed to active form; selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

**Irbesartan**: Selective non-competitive angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Irbesartan — 11-15 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Irbesartan — C25H28N6O.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Irbesartan — 428.5320 g/mol.

**Type**: Candesartan — Small molecule; Irbesartan — Small molecule.