Loratadine vs Spironolactone
## Loratadine vs Spironolactone: Overview
This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Loratadine** and **Spironolactone**.
## Mechanism of Action
**Loratadine**: Second-generation H1 antihistamine with minimal CNS effects.
**Spironolactone**: Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist.
## Pharmacokinetics
**Half-life**: Loratadine — 8 hours; Spironolactone — 1.4 hours.
## Chemical Properties
**Molecular Formula**: Loratadine — C22H23ClN2O2; Spironolactone — C24H32O4S.
**Molecular Weight**: Loratadine — 382.8800 g/mol; Spironolactone — 416.5740 g/mol.
**Type**: Loratadine — Small molecule; Spironolactone — Small molecule.