Enalapril vs Paroxetine

## Enalapril vs Paroxetine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Paroxetine**: Potent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with additional muscarinic and NE reuptake inhibition.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Enalapril — 11 hours; Paroxetine — 21 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Paroxetine — C19H20FNO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Paroxetine — 329.3730 g/mol.

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