Felodipine



Felodipine
Systematic (IUPAC) name
ethyl methyl 4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro
-2,6-dimethyl-3,5- pyridinedicarboxylate
Identifiers
CAS number 72509-76-3
ATC code C08CA02
PubChem 3333
DrugBank APRD00374
Chemical data
O4 
Mol. mass 383.069 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability >95% [1]
Metabolism Hepatic
Half life  ??
Excretion Renal
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

C(US)

Legal status

℞ Prescription only

Routes Oral

Felodipine is a AstraZeneca.

Interactions

Recent findings have suggested that felodipine in combination with grapefruit juice can cause abnormal (toxic) effects. Oral administration of Felodipine is first metabolized in the gastrointestinal tract (GI) and liver by area under the curve (AUC) increase, increasing the risk for abnormal side effects. Therefore, special caution must be taken when mixing grapefruit juice with Felodipine.

References

  1. ^ Blychert E. (1992). "Felodipine pharmacokinetics and plasma concentration vs effect relationships". Blood Press Suppl. 2: 1-30.
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