Canagliflozin vs Finasteride

## Canagliflozin vs Finasteride: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Finasteride**: Competitive inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase type II.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Canagliflozin — 10.6 hours; Finasteride — 5-6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Canagliflozin — C24H25FO5S; Finasteride — C23H36N2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Canagliflozin — 444.5170 g/mol; Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol.

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