Lisinopril vs Valsartan

## Lisinopril vs Valsartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Valsartan**: Angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Lisinopril — 12 hours; Valsartan — 6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Lisinopril — C21H31N3O5; Valsartan — C24H29N5O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Lisinopril — 405.4900 g/mol; Valsartan — 435.5190 g/mol.

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