Dapagliflozin vs Pravastatin
## Dapagliflozin vs Pravastatin: Overview
This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Dapagliflozin** and **Pravastatin**.
## Mechanism of Action
**Dapagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose and sodium reabsorption.
**Pravastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.
## Pharmacokinetics
**Half-life**: Dapagliflozin — 12.9 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.
## Chemical Properties
**Molecular Formula**: Dapagliflozin — C21H25ClO6; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.
**Molecular Weight**: Dapagliflozin — 408.8730 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.
**Type**: Dapagliflozin — Small molecule; Pravastatin — Small molecule.