Finasteride vs Ranitidine

## Finasteride vs Ranitidine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Finasteride — 5-6 hours; Ranitidine — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Finasteride — C23H36N2O2; Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol; Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol.

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