Enalapril vs Telmisartan

## Enalapril vs Telmisartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Telmisartan**: Selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist; also a partial PPAR-gamma agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Enalapril — 11 hours; Telmisartan — 24 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Telmisartan — C33H30N4O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Telmisartan — 514.6230 g/mol.

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