Candesartan vs Digoxin

## Candesartan vs Digoxin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Digoxin**: Inhibits Na+/K+-ATPase, increasing intracellular calcium.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Digoxin — 36-48 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Digoxin — C41H64O14.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Digoxin — 780.9430 g/mol.

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