Lisinopril vs Ranitidine

## Lisinopril vs Ranitidine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Lisinopril**: ACE inhibitor preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Lisinopril — 12 hours; Ranitidine — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Lisinopril — C21H31N3O5; Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Lisinopril — 405.4900 g/mol; Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol.

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