Benidipine

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Benidipine
Systematic (IUPAC) name
O5-methyl O3-[(3R)-1-(phenylmethyl)piperidin-3-yl] 2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate
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ATC code C08CA15
PubChem 60065
Chemical data
Formula C28H31N3O6 
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Legal status
Routes Oral

Benidipine (INN), also known as Benidipinum or benidipine hydrochloride, is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension).

[edit] Dosing

Benidipine is dosed as 2-4 mg once daily.[1]

[edit] Availability

Benidipine is sold as Coniel® by Kyowa Hakko Kogyo.

Benidipine is only licensed for use in Japan and selected Southeast Asian countries, where it is sold as 4 mg tablets.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Hi-Eisai Pharmaceutical, Inc.. Coniel (benidipine) package insert (Philippines). MIMS Philippines. CMPMedica. Retrieved on 2008-03-31.