Manidipine is a
calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine type) that is used clinically as an
antihypertensive
Antihypertensives are a class of drugs that are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Antihypertensive therapy seeks to prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Evidence suggests tha ...
.
It was patented in 1982 and approved for medical use in 1990.
References
Calcium channel blockers
Cyclizines
CYP2D6 inhibitors
Dihydropyridines
Nitrobenzenes
Carboxylate esters
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