Enalapril vs Lisinopril

## Enalapril vs Lisinopril: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Enalapril** and **Lisinopril**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Enalapril**: Prodrug converted to enalaprilat; inhibits ACE preventing angiotensin I to II conversion.

**Lisinopril**: ACE inhibitor preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Enalapril — 11 hours; Lisinopril — 12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Lisinopril — C21H31N3O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Lisinopril — 405.4900 g/mol.

**Type**: Enalapril — Small molecule; Lisinopril — Small molecule.