Amlodipine vs Dexamethasone

## Amlodipine vs Dexamethasone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol.

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