Candesartan vs Dapagliflozin

## Candesartan vs Dapagliflozin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Candesartan** and **Dapagliflozin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Candesartan**: Prodrug hydrolyzed to active form; selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

**Dapagliflozin**: Selective SGLT2 inhibitor reducing renal glucose and sodium reabsorption.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Dapagliflozin — 12.9 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Dapagliflozin — C21H25ClO6.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Dapagliflozin — 408.8730 g/mol.

**Type**: Candesartan — Small molecule; Dapagliflozin — Small molecule.