Amlodipine vs Irbesartan

## Amlodipine vs Irbesartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Irbesartan**: Selective non-competitive angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Irbesartan — 11-15 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Irbesartan — C25H28N6O.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Irbesartan — 428.5320 g/mol.

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