Enalapril vs Valsartan

## Enalapril vs Valsartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Valsartan**: Angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Valsartan — C24H29N5O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Valsartan — 435.5190 g/mol.

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