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Nifedipine (International)

In the US, Nifedipine (nifedipine systemic) is a member of the drug class calcium channel blockers and is used to treat Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis, High Blood Pressure, Hypertensive Emergency, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Migraine Prevention, Premature Labor and Raynaud's Syndrome.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

C08CA05

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0021829-25-4

Chemical Formula

C17-H18-N2-O6

Molecular Weight

346

Therapeutic Categories

Antihypertensive agent

Treatment of coronary heart disease

Calcium channel blocker

Peripheric and coronary vasodilator

Chemical Name

3,5-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimetyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-, dimetyl ester

Foreign Names

Generic Names

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Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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