Hydrochlorothiazide vs Lansoprazole

## Hydrochlorothiazide vs Lansoprazole: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Lansoprazole**: Proton pump inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours; Lansoprazole — 1.5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2; Lansoprazole — C16H14F3N3O2S.

**Molecular Weight**: Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol; Lansoprazole — 369.3620 g/mol.

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