Amlodipine vs Loratadine

## Amlodipine vs Loratadine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Loratadine**: Second-generation H1 antihistamine with minimal CNS effects.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Loratadine — 8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Loratadine — C22H23ClN2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Loratadine — 382.8800 g/mol.

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