Amlodipine vs Paroxetine

## Amlodipine vs Paroxetine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Paroxetine**: Potent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with additional muscarinic and NE reuptake inhibition.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Paroxetine — 21 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Paroxetine — C19H20FNO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Paroxetine — 329.3730 g/mol.

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