Amlodipine vs Ramipril

## Amlodipine vs Ramipril: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Ramipril**: Prodrug converted to ramiprilat; ACE inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Ramipril — 13-17 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Ramipril — C23H32N2O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Ramipril — 416.5120 g/mol.

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