Candesartan vs Valsartan

## Candesartan vs Valsartan: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Candesartan** and **Valsartan**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Candesartan**: Prodrug hydrolyzed to active form; selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

**Valsartan**: Angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Valsartan — 6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Valsartan — C24H29N5O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Valsartan — 435.5190 g/mol.

**Type**: Candesartan — Small molecule; Valsartan — Small molecule.