Amlodipine vs Losartan

## Amlodipine vs Losartan: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Losartan**: Angiotensin II receptor type 1 antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Losartan — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Losartan — C22H23ClN6O.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Losartan — 422.9200 g/mol.

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