Amlodipine vs Metronidazole

## Amlodipine vs Metronidazole: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Metronidazole**: Forms cytotoxic free radicals that damage bacterial DNA.

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Metronidazole — C6H9N3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Metronidazole — 171.1540 g/mol.

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