Amlodipine vs Candesartan

## Amlodipine vs Candesartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Candesartan**: Prodrug hydrolyzed to active form; selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Candesartan — 9 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Candesartan — C33H34N6O6.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Candesartan — 610.6640 g/mol.

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