Enalapril vs Trimethoprim

## Enalapril vs Trimethoprim: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Trimethoprim**: Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor (bacterial selective).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Enalapril — 11 hours; Trimethoprim — 8-10 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Trimethoprim — C14H18N4O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Trimethoprim — 290.3180 g/mol.

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