Finasteride vs Lisinopril

## Finasteride vs Lisinopril: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Lisinopril**: ACE inhibitor preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Finasteride — 5-6 hours; Lisinopril — 12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Finasteride — C23H36N2O2; Lisinopril — C21H31N3O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol; Lisinopril — 405.4900 g/mol.

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