Canagliflozin vs Losartan

## Canagliflozin vs Losartan: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Canagliflozin** and **Losartan**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Canagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose reabsorption and lowering blood glucose.

**Losartan**: Angiotensin II receptor type 1 antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Canagliflozin — 10.6 hours; Losartan — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Canagliflozin — C24H25FO5S; Losartan — C22H23ClN6O.

**Molecular Weight**: Canagliflozin — 444.5170 g/mol; Losartan — 422.9200 g/mol.

**Type**: Canagliflozin — Small molecule; Losartan — Small molecule.