Candesartan vs Loratadine

## Candesartan vs Loratadine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Loratadine**: Second-generation H1 antihistamine with minimal CNS effects.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Loratadine — 8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Loratadine — C22H23ClN2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Loratadine — 382.8800 g/mol.

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