Amlodipine vs Atenolol

## Amlodipine vs Atenolol: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Atenolol**: Cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker without intrinsic sympathomimetic activity.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Atenolol — 6-7 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Atenolol — C14H22N2O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Atenolol — 266.3360 g/mol.

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