Chemistry:Aranidipine

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Short description: Antihypertensive drug of the calcium channel blocker class
Aranidipine
Skeletal formula of aranidipine
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Oral
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  • none
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  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
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FormulaC19H20N2O7
Molar mass388.376 g·mol−1
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Aranidipine (INN, trade name Sapresta) is a calcium channel blocker. It is a dihydropyridine derivative with two active metabolites (M-1α and M-1β). It was developed by Maruko Seiyaku and has the formula methyl 2-oxopropyl 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate. Its main use is as a hypotensive, reducing blood pressure.[1][2]

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