Dapagliflozin vs Lorazepam

## Dapagliflozin vs Lorazepam: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Lorazepam**: Intermediate-acting benzodiazepine enhancing GABA-A receptor chloride conductance.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Dapagliflozin — 12.9 hours; Lorazepam — 10-20 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Dapagliflozin — C21H25ClO6; Lorazepam — C15H10Cl2N2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Dapagliflozin — 408.8730 g/mol; Lorazepam — 321.1580 g/mol.

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