.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.C.C08CA02 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.C.C08CA02| name: | Felodipine |
| ATC code: | C08CA02 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 2 |
Felodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker used primarily for the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris. It works by relaxing vascular smooth muscle and reducing peripheral resistance. Felodipine is an approved and widely used antihypertensive agent.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported in healthy adult volunteers after single oral administration.
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