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Nicardipine

CHEBI:CHEBI_7550

Definition

A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-nicardipine. It is a calcium channel blocker which is used to treat hypertension.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C26H29N3O6
Molecular Mass
479.533
Charge
0

Alternative Names

  • (+-)-nicardipine
  • (RS)-nicardipine
  • 2-[benzyl(methyl)amino]ethyl methyl (4RS)-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate
  • nicardipine
  • nicardipineum
  • nicardipino
  • perpidine
  • rac-nicardipine
  • racemic nicardipine
  • YC-93 free base

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

⚕️ This information is sourced from ChEBI (Chemical Entities of Biological Interest) database and is intended for educational purposes only.

  • Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or modifying any medication.
  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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7396
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CHEBI:7550

Additional References

Wikipedia:Nicardipine

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