CHEBI:2668 - amlodipine

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ChEBI Name amlodipine
ChEBI ID CHEBI:2668
Definition A fully substituted dialkyl 1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate derivative, which is used for the treatment of hypertension, chronic stable angina and confirmed or suspected vasospastic angina.
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Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): Bronsted base
A molecular entity capable of accepting a hydron from a donor (Bronsted acid).
(via organic amino compound )
Biological Role(s): calcium channel blocker
One of a class of drugs that acts by selective inhibition of calcium influx through cell membranes or on the release and binding of calcium in intracellular pools.
Application(s): antihypertensive agent
Any drug used in the treatment of acute or chronic vascular hypertension regardless of pharmacological mechanism.
vasodilator agent
A drug used to cause dilation of the blood vessels.
Related Structures
amlodipine is a Structural Derivative of
carboxylic acid
Mass : 45.017
Formula : CHO2R
33575 		ethanol
Mass : 46.06844
Formula : C2H6O
16236 		methanol
Mass : 32.04186
Formula : CH4O
17790 		ammonia
Mass : 17.03056
Formula : H3N
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