Candesartan vs Enalapril

## Candesartan vs Enalapril: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Enalapril — 11 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Enalapril — C20H28N2O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol.

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