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Felodipine

Structure

  • Felodipine Chemical Structure – C18H19Cl2NO4

Felodipine

Mode of action

  • It stops calcium-dependent myocyte contraction and vasoconstriction by preventing the inflow of calcium into smooth muscle cells.

  • Inhibition of the first calcium influx causes vasodilation.

Uses

  • High blood pressure is treated with felodipine.


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