Enalapril vs Loratadine

## Enalapril vs Loratadine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Loratadine**: Second-generation H1 antihistamine with minimal CNS effects.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Enalapril — 11 hours; Loratadine — 8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Enalapril — C20H28N2O5; Loratadine — C22H23ClN2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol; Loratadine — 382.8800 g/mol.

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