Doxycycline vs Enalapril

## Doxycycline vs Enalapril: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Doxycycline**: Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Doxycycline — 18-22 hours; Enalapril — 11 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Doxycycline — C22H24N2O8; Enalapril — C20H28N2O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Doxycycline — 444.4350 g/mol; Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol.

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