Finasteride vs Hydrochlorothiazide

## Finasteride vs Hydrochlorothiazide: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Hydrochlorothiazide**: Inhibits Na+/Cl- cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Finasteride — 5-6 hours; Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Finasteride — C23H36N2O2; Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2.

**Molecular Weight**: Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol; Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol.

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