Isradipine
Isradipine
Isradipine (pronounced iz-rah-dip-een) is a type of calcium channel blocker used primarily in the treatment of hypertension.
Etymology
The term "Isradipine" is derived from the chemical name, 3,5-dimethyl 4-(4-nitrophenyl)-2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate.
Usage
Isradipine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Isradipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.
Related Terms
- Calcium Channel Blocker: A type of medication that disrupts the movement of calcium through calcium channels, which are present in the muscle cells of the heart and the smooth muscle of the peripheral arterial system.
- Hypertension: A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
- Stroke: A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
- Heart Attack: A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Kidney Problems: A range of conditions from mild to severe that can affect the kidneys.
See Also
- Dihydropyridine: A class of calcium channel blockers, including isradipine, that are particularly well-suited for the treatment of hypertension.
- Blood Pressure: The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Isradipine
- Wikipedia's article - Isradipine
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