Aspirin vs Enalapril

## Aspirin vs Enalapril: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Aspirin** and **Enalapril**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Aspirin**: Irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and -2.

**Enalapril**: Prodrug converted to enalaprilat; inhibits ACE preventing angiotensin I to II conversion.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aspirin — 2-3 hours; Enalapril — 11 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aspirin — C9H8O4; Enalapril — C20H28N2O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Aspirin — 180.1580 g/mol; Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol.

**Type**: Aspirin — Small molecule; Enalapril — Small molecule.