Enalapril vs Spironolactone

## Enalapril vs Spironolactone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Spironolactone**: Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Enalapril — 11 hours; Spironolactone — 1.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Spironolactone — C24H32O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Spironolactone — 416.5740 g/mol.

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