Finasteride vs Sitagliptin

## Finasteride vs Sitagliptin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Finasteride** and **Sitagliptin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Finasteride**: Competitive inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase type II.

**Sitagliptin**: DPP-4 inhibitor increasing incretin levels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Finasteride — 5-6 hours; Sitagliptin — 12.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Finasteride — C23H36N2O2; Sitagliptin — C16H15F6N5O.

**Molecular Weight**: Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol; Sitagliptin — 407.3140 g/mol.

**Type**: Finasteride — Small molecule; Sitagliptin — Small molecule.