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VERAPAMIL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
52-53-9
CAS number
C27H38N2O4
formula, see observation
CONT

Verapamil, a class IV antiarrhythmic agent, is used as a calcium-channel blocking (CCB) agent for the treatment of angina, hypertension, and for supraventricular tachyarrhythmias.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Calan.

OBS

Chemical formula: C27H38N2O4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
52-53-9
CAS number
C27H38N2O4
formula, see observation
CONT

Le vérapamil est un inhibiteur calcique prescrit dans le traitement de l'hypertension artérielle et de l'angine (douleurs thoraciques). Il régule la tension artérielle et réduit le nombre de crises angineuses par dilatation des vaisseaux sanguins.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Calan.

OBS

Formule chimique : C27H38N2O4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
52-53-9
CAS number
C27H38N2O4
formula, see observation
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