Aripiprazole vs Captopril

## Aripiprazole vs Captopril: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Aripiprazole** and **Captopril**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Aripiprazole**: Partial agonist at D2 and 5-HT1A receptors.

**Captopril**: First orally active ACE inhibitor; contains thiol group that binds zinc at ACE active site.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Aripiprazole — 75 hours; Captopril — 1.9 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aripiprazole — C23H27Cl2N3O2; Captopril — C9H15NO3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Aripiprazole — 448.3850 g/mol; Captopril — 217.2850 g/mol.

**Type**: Aripiprazole — Small molecule; Captopril — Small molecule.