Amlodipine vs Spironolactone

## Amlodipine vs Spironolactone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Spironolactone**: Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Spironolactone — 1.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Spironolactone — C24H32O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Spironolactone — 416.5740 g/mol.

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