Enalapril vs Nitroglycerin

## Enalapril vs Nitroglycerin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Nitroglycerin**: Nitric oxide donor causing venous and arterial vasodilation.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Enalapril — 11 hours; Nitroglycerin — 1-4 minutes.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Nitroglycerin — C3H5N3O9.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Nitroglycerin — 227.0870 g/mol.

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