Ranitidine vs Telmisartan

## Ranitidine vs Telmisartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ranitidine — 2-3 hours; Telmisartan — 24 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S; Telmisartan — C33H30N4O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol; Telmisartan — 514.6230 g/mol.

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