Amlodipine vs Pravastatin

## Amlodipine vs Pravastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Pravastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

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