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Amlodipine

Brand names: AZOR (in combination) CADUET (in combination) CONJUPRI CONSENSI (in combination) EXFORGE (in combination) EXFORGE HCT (in combination) KATERZIA LOTREL (in combination) NORVASC PRESTALIA (in combination) TRIBENZOR (in combination) TWYNSTA (in combination)

Description

Amlodipine is a calcium ion influx inhibitor of the dihydropyridine group (slow channel blocker or calcium ion antagonist) and inhibits the transmembrane influx of calcium ions into cardiac and vascular smooth muscle.

ATC Classification

Code
Title
Category
C08CA01
Amlodipine
C Cardiovascular system → C08 Calcium channel blockers → C08C Selective calcium channel blockers with mainly vascular effects → C08CA Dihydropyridine derivatives

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2D Molecule Structure

3D Molecule Structure

Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

1J444QC288 - AMLODIPINE

CAS Registry Number

88150-42-9 - amlodipine

SNOMED-CT

386864001 - Amlodipine (substance)

 
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