Dapagliflozin vs Ranitidine

## Dapagliflozin vs Ranitidine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Dapagliflozin** and **Ranitidine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Dapagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose and sodium reabsorption.

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dapagliflozin — 12.9 hours; Ranitidine — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dapagliflozin — C21H25ClO6; Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Dapagliflozin — 408.8730 g/mol; Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol.

**Type**: Dapagliflozin — Small molecule; Ranitidine — Small molecule.