Amlodipine vs Cephalexin

## Amlodipine vs Cephalexin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Cephalexin**: First-generation cephalosporin inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol.

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