Candesartan vs Prednisone

## Candesartan vs Prednisone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Prednisone**: Synthetic corticosteroid; suppresses inflammation via glucocorticoid receptor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Prednisone — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Prednisone — C21H26O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Prednisone — 358.4280 g/mol.

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