Candesartan vs Dexamethasone

## Candesartan vs Dexamethasone: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Candesartan** and **Dexamethasone**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Candesartan**: Prodrug hydrolyzed to active form; selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol.

**Type**: Candesartan — Small molecule; Dexamethasone — Small molecule.