Lisinopril vs Paroxetine

## Lisinopril vs Paroxetine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Paroxetine**: Potent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with additional muscarinic and NE reuptake inhibition.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Lisinopril — 12 hours; Paroxetine — 21 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Lisinopril — C21H31N3O5; Paroxetine — C19H20FNO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Lisinopril — 405.4900 g/mol; Paroxetine — 329.3730 g/mol.

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