Amlodipine vs Citalopram

## Amlodipine vs Citalopram: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Citalopram**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); racemic mixture with escitalopram as active S-enantiomer.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Citalopram — 35 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

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