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(-)-Nitrendipine ((S)-nitrendipine)

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(-)-Nitrendipine (generic name: (S)-nitrendipine) is a (S)-nitrendipine drug. It is currently in unknown development for Hypertensive disorder.

Nitrendipine works by blocking calcium channels in the heart and blood vessels, which helps to relax and widen blood vessels, reducing blood pressure.

-)-Nitrendipine ((S)-nitrendipine) is a small molecule drug that targets the voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1D. It is classified as a calcium channel blocker, specifically a dihydropyridine. This medication is used to treat hypertensive disorders by reducing blood pressure. The commercial status of -)-Nitrendipine is currently unknown, and it may be patented or have generic manufacturers. As a pharma professional, it is essential to consider the potential side effects and interactions of this medication.

At a glance

Generic name	(S)-nitrendipine
Drug class	(S)-nitrendipine
Target	Voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1D
Therapeutic area	Cardiovascular
Phase	unknown

Mechanism of action

Imagine your blood vessels are like roads in your body. When they're narrow, it's harder for blood to flow through them. Nitrendipine helps to widen these roads by blocking the flow of calcium, which is like a traffic controller that makes the roads narrower. This makes it easier for blood to flow, and your blood pressure goes down.

Approved indications

Hypertensive disorder

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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Frequently asked questions about (-)-Nitrendipine

What is (-)-Nitrendipine?

(-)-Nitrendipine ((S)-nitrendipine) is a (S)-nitrendipine drug, indicated for Hypertensive disorder.

How does (-)-Nitrendipine work?

Nitrendipine works by blocking calcium channels in the heart and blood vessels, which helps to relax and widen blood vessels, reducing blood pressure.

What is (-)-Nitrendipine used for?

(-)-Nitrendipine is indicated for Hypertensive disorder.

What is the generic name of (-)-Nitrendipine?

(S)-nitrendipine is the generic (nonproprietary) name of (-)-Nitrendipine.

What drug class is (-)-Nitrendipine in?

(-)-Nitrendipine belongs to the (S)-nitrendipine class. See all (S)-nitrendipine drugs at /class/s-nitrendipine.

What development phase is (-)-Nitrendipine in?

(-)-Nitrendipine is in unknown.

What does (-)-Nitrendipine target?

(-)-Nitrendipine targets Voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1D and is a (S)-nitrendipine.

Drug class: All (S)-nitrendipine drugs
Target: All drugs targeting Voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1D
Manufacturer: — full pipeline
Therapeutic area: All drugs in Cardiovascular
Indication: Drugs for Hypertensive disorder

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