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nicardipine [1 record]

Record 1 2011-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
55985-32-5
CAS number
C26H29N3O6
formula, see observation
CONT

Nicardipine... A potent calcium channel blockader with marked vasodilator action. It has antihypertensive properties and is effective in the treatment of angina and coronary spasms without showing cardiodepressant effects. It has also been used in the treatment of asthma and enhances the action of specific antineoplastic agents.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Cardene (a systemic drug).

OBS

Chemical formula: C26H29N3O6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
55985-32-5
CAS number
C26H29N3O6
formula, see observation
CONT

La nicardipine est un inhibiteur des canaux calciques lents, appartenant à la famille des dihydropyridines. Elle bloque à très faibles concentrations la pénétration intracellulaire du calcium, principalement au niveau des canaux voltage-dépendants. Son action s'exerce de façon prépondérante sur le muscle lisse vasculaire.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Cardene (médicament à action générale).

OBS

Formule chimique : C26H29N3O6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
55985-32-5
CAS number
C26H29N3O6
formula, see observation
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