Lansoprazole vs Ranitidine

## Lansoprazole vs Ranitidine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Lansoprazole** and **Ranitidine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Lansoprazole**: Proton pump inhibitor.

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Lansoprazole — 1.5 hours; Ranitidine — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Lansoprazole — C16H14F3N3O2S; Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Lansoprazole — 369.3620 g/mol; Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol.

**Type**: Lansoprazole — Small molecule; Ranitidine — Small molecule.