Nitrendipine (BAY-E-5009) is an orally active dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, an analog of Nifedipine. It has been shown to induce apoptosis and possess antihypertensive effects. This compound can block alcohol and morphine withdrawal symptoms, reduce right ventricular hypertrophy, and mitigate pulmonary vascular changes induced by intermittent hypoxia. Furthermore, Nitrendipine exhibits anticancer effects on neuroblastoma cells.
- Orally active dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
- Induces apoptosis
- Provides antihypertensive effects
- Blocks alcohol and morphine withdrawal symptoms
- Reduces right ventricular hypertrophy
- Mitigates pulmonary vascular changes induced by intermittent hypoxia
- Exhibits anticancer effects on neuroblastoma
- Inhibits Cav1.2 current
- Prevents behavioral signs of ethanol withdrawal
- Attenuates lipid peroxidation in the lung