Lorazepam vs Ranitidine

## Lorazepam vs Ranitidine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Lorazepam**: Intermediate-acting benzodiazepine enhancing GABA-A receptor chloride conductance.

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Lorazepam — 10-20 hours; Ranitidine — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Lorazepam — C15H10Cl2N2O2; Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Lorazepam — 321.1580 g/mol; Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol.

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