Canagliflozin vs Ranitidine

## Canagliflozin vs Ranitidine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Canagliflozin** and **Ranitidine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Canagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose reabsorption and lowering blood glucose.

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Canagliflozin — 10.6 hours; Ranitidine — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Canagliflozin — C24H25FO5S; Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Canagliflozin — 444.5170 g/mol; Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol.

**Type**: Canagliflozin — Small molecule; Ranitidine — Small molecule.