Amlodipine vs Lisinopril

## Amlodipine vs Lisinopril: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amlodipine**: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.

**Lisinopril**: ACE inhibitor preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amlodipine — 30-50 hours; Lisinopril — 12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amlodipine — C20H25ClN2O5; Lisinopril — C21H31N3O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Amlodipine — 408.8800 g/mol; Lisinopril — 405.4900 g/mol.

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