Candesartan vs Losartan Potassium

## Candesartan vs Losartan Potassium: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Candesartan** and **Losartan Potassium**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Candesartan**: Prodrug hydrolyzed to active form; selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Losartan Potassium — N/A.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Losartan Potassium — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Losartan Potassium — N/A.

**Type**: Candesartan — Small molecule; Losartan Potassium — Small molecule.