Nifedipine
Nifedipine (brand names: Adalat, Adipine, Coracten, Fortipine, Nifedipress) is a calcium channel blocker medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).[1]
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Nifedipine
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 21829-25-4 |
| ATC code | C08CA05 |
| PubChem | 4485 |
| DrugBank | DB01115 |
| ChemSpider | 4330 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | ? |
| Mol. mass | ? |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | 45-56% |
| Protein binding | 92-98% |
| Metabolism | Gastrointestinal, Liver |
| Half life | 2 hours |
| Excretion | Kidneys: >50%, bile duct: 5-15% |
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| Pregnancy cat. |
C(AU) |
| Legal status | |
| Routes | By mouth, topical |
In people with high blood pressure, taking nifedipine helps to prevent future heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "About nifedipine". nhs.uk. 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2024-05-30.