Dapagliflozin vs Telmisartan

## Dapagliflozin vs Telmisartan: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Dapagliflozin** and **Telmisartan**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Dapagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose and sodium reabsorption.

**Telmisartan**: Selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist; also a partial PPAR-gamma agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dapagliflozin — 12.9 hours; Telmisartan — 24 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dapagliflozin — C21H25ClO6; Telmisartan — C33H30N4O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Dapagliflozin — 408.8730 g/mol; Telmisartan — 514.6230 g/mol.

**Type**: Dapagliflozin — Small molecule; Telmisartan — Small molecule.