Amlodipine vs Ranitidine

## Amlodipine vs Ranitidine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Ranitidine**: Competitive H2 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Ranitidine — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Ranitidine — C13H22N4O3S.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Ranitidine — 314.4050 g/mol.

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