Ingredient

S-Amlodipine Nicotinate

Esamlodipine nicotinate is a high blood pressure medication that lowers blood pressure.

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MFDS ingredient code M251686

What does it do?

Esamlodipine nicotinate belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels. It is included in medications for the management of blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

This ingredient relaxes blood vessels by blocking the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle cells. When the blood vessels dilate, blood pressure decreases, reducing the burden on the heart and blood vessels.

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Good to know

Esamlodipine nicotinate is in the nicotinate form of esamlodipine, which has excellent vasodilatory effects and long-lasting action, allowing for once-daily dosing to maintain efficacy. Compared to other calcium channel blockers, it provides stable blood pressure lowering effects with fewer side effects.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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