Captopril vs Pravastatin

## Captopril vs Pravastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Captopril — 1.9 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Captopril — C9H15NO3S; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

**Molecular Weight**: Captopril — 217.2850 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

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