Amlodipine vs Telmisartan

## Amlodipine vs Telmisartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Telmisartan**: Selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist; also a partial PPAR-gamma agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Telmisartan — 24 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Telmisartan — C33H30N4O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Telmisartan — 514.6230 g/mol.

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