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C26H29N3O6 [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-11-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nicardipine
1, record 1, English, nicardipine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, English, - nicardipine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Cardene (a systemic drug). 3, record 1, English, - nicardipine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C26H29N3O6 3, record 1, English, - nicardipine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nicardipine
1, record 1, French, nicardipine
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, French, - nicardipine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Cardene (médicament à action générale). 3, record 1, French, - nicardipine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C26H29N3O6 3, record 1, French, - nicardipine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- nicardipino
1, record 1, Spanish, nicardipino
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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