Amlodipine vs Furosemide

## Amlodipine vs Furosemide: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

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