Enalapril vs Finasteride

## Enalapril vs Finasteride: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Finasteride**: Competitive inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase type II.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Enalapril — 11 hours; Finasteride — 5-6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Finasteride — C23H36N2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol.

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