Amoxicillin vs Captopril

## Amoxicillin vs Captopril: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Amoxicillin** and **Captopril**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Amoxicillin**: Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs.

**Captopril**: First orally active ACE inhibitor; contains thiol group that binds zinc at ACE active site.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amoxicillin — 1-1.5 hours; Captopril — 1.9 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amoxicillin — C16H19N3O5S; Captopril — C9H15NO3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Amoxicillin — 365.4050 g/mol; Captopril — 217.2850 g/mol.

**Type**: Amoxicillin — Small molecule; Captopril — Small molecule.