Amlodipine vs Gabapentin

## Amlodipine vs Gabapentin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Gabapentin**: Binds alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Gabapentin — 5-7 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Gabapentin — C9H17NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Gabapentin — 171.2370 g/mol.

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