Enalapril vs Fentanyl

## Enalapril vs Fentanyl: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Fentanyl**: Highly potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 100 times more potent than morphine.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Enalapril — 11 hours; Fentanyl — 2-4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Fentanyl — C22H28N2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol.

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