Candesartan vs Furosemide

## Candesartan vs Furosemide: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

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