Empagliflozin vs Metformin

## Empagliflozin vs Metformin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Empagliflozin** and **Metformin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Empagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose reabsorption.

**Metformin**: Activates AMP-activated protein kinase, decreasing hepatic glucose production.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Empagliflozin — 12.4 hours; Metformin — 4-9 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Empagliflozin — C23H27ClO7; Metformin — C4H11N5.

**Molecular Weight**: Empagliflozin — 450.9100 g/mol; Metformin — 129.1640 g/mol.

**Type**: Empagliflozin — Small molecule; Metformin — Small molecule.