Felodipine is used as a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It displays high vascular selectivity; lowers arterial blood pressure without altering cardiac contractility. Antihypertensive.
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Applications
Felodipine is used as a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It displays high vascular selectivity; lowers arterial blood pressure without altering cardiac contractility. Antihypertensive.
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO. Insoluble in water
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Ljung. Vascular selectivity of felodipine: experimental pharmacology. J.Cardiovasc.Pharmacol. 1990, 15,(4), S11-6.
- Furukawa et al. Selectivities of dihydropyridine derivatives in blocking Ca2+ channel subtypes expressed inXenopus oocytes. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 1999, 291,(2), 464-73.