Benidipine

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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_prefix = C08
ATC_suffix = CA15
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PubChem = 60065
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C=28 | H=31 | N=3 | O=6
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routes_of_administration = Oral

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

Dosing

Benidipine is dosed as 2-4 mg once daily. [cite web | url = http://www.mims-online.com/Page.aspx?menuid=mng&name=Coniel%20film-coated%20tab | title = Coniel (benidipine) package insert (Philippines) | author = Hi-Eisai Pharmaceutical, Inc. | accessdate = 2008-03-31 | publisher = CMPMedica | work = MIMS Philippines]

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.

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