Dapagliflozin vs Furosemide

## Dapagliflozin vs Furosemide: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Dapagliflozin** and **Furosemide**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Dapagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose and sodium reabsorption.

**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dapagliflozin — 12.9 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dapagliflozin — C21H25ClO6; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Dapagliflozin — 408.8730 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

**Type**: Dapagliflozin — Small molecule; Furosemide — Small molecule.