Amlodipine vs Enalapril

## Amlodipine vs Enalapril: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Enalapril**: Prodrug converted to enalaprilat; inhibits ACE preventing angiotensin I to II conversion.

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Enalapril — C20H28N2O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol.

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