Amlodipine vs Cetirizine

## Amlodipine vs Cetirizine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Amlodipine** and **Cetirizine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Cetirizine**: Second-generation H1 antihistamine.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Cetirizine — 6.5-10 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Cetirizine — C21H25ClN2O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Cetirizine — 388.8900 g/mol.

**Type**: Amlodipine — Small molecule; Cetirizine — Small molecule.