Candesartan vs Metformin

## Candesartan vs Metformin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Metformin**: Activates AMP-activated protein kinase, decreasing hepatic glucose production.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Candesartan — 9 hours; Metformin — 4-9 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Candesartan — C33H34N6O6; Metformin — C4H11N5.

**Molecular Weight**: Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol; Metformin — 129.1640 g/mol.

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