Telmisartan vs Valsartan

## Telmisartan vs Valsartan: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Telmisartan** and **Valsartan**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Telmisartan**: Selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist; also a partial PPAR-gamma agonist.

**Valsartan**: Angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Telmisartan — 24 hours; Valsartan — 6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Telmisartan — C33H30N4O2; Valsartan — C24H29N5O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Telmisartan — 514.6230 g/mol; Valsartan — 435.5190 g/mol.

**Type**: Telmisartan — Small molecule; Valsartan — Small molecule.