Atorvastatin vs Enalapril

## Atorvastatin vs Enalapril: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Atorvastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Atorvastatin — 14 hours; Enalapril — 11 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Atorvastatin — C33H35FN2O5; Enalapril — C20H28N2O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Atorvastatin — 558.6400 g/mol; Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol.

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