Dihydropyridine

Products Dihydropyridines are commercially available in many countries in the form of film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, capsules, and injectables. Nifedipine from Bayer (Adalat) was the first active ingredient from this group to enter the market in the mid-1970s. Today, amlodipine (Norvasc, generics) is most commonly prescribed. Structure and properties The name 1,4-dihydropyridines is derived from … Dihydropyridine

Nitrendipine

Products Nitrendipine is commercially available in tablet form (Baypress / – mite). It was approved in many countries since 1985. In 2017, its distribution was discontinued. Structure and properties Nitrendipine (C18H20N2O6, Mr = 360.4 g/mol) is a dihydropyridine and a racemate. It exists as a yellow crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. The … Nitrendipine

Bayotensin®

Active substance Nitrendipine Introduction Nitrendipine belongs to the group of calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists. It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure (arterial hypertension) and as an acute medication in cases of blood pressure derailment (hypertensive emergency) (Bayotensin akut®). Within the group of calcium antagonists, nitrendipine belongs to the dihydropyridines. In … Bayotensin®

Application / Indications | Bayotensin®

Application / Indications Bayotensin (mite)® is used for the treatment of essential arterial hypertension (high blood pressure). Bayotensin akut® is used as an acute medication to lower blood pressure in hypertensive emergencies (blood pressure derailment). Contraindications Bayotensin®/Nitrendipine must not be taken with: It is also contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation and in children. Very cautious … Application / Indications | Bayotensin®