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amlodipine besilate

amlodipine besilate (EXFORGE HCT) is a voltage-gated l-type calcium channel blocker.

EMA: approved Cardiovascular system (C09) C09DX01
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Pipeline programs 2
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Drug details — amlodipine besilate
Class
Cardiovascular system (C09)
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Patents
0
Programs
2
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Quick answer

amlodipine besilate (EXFORGE HCT) is a voltage-gated l-type calcium channel blocker.

Key facts

INN amlodipine besilate
Brand EXFORGE HCT
Mechanism Voltage-gated L-type calcium channel blocker
Target Voltage-gated L-type calcium channel
Therapeutic class Cardiovascular system (C09)
ATC code C09DX01

Mechanism of action

Voltage-gated L-type calcium channel blocker

Primary target: Voltage-gated L-type calcium channel

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Randomized for not applicable (submitted trial is bioavailability) Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · not applicable (submitted trial is bioavailability)
  2. TKC202505 Unknown · University of Hong · Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Related & competitor drugs

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  4. amlodipine besylate Voltage-gated L-type calcium channel blocker
  5. azilsartan medoxomil Cardiovascular system (C09)
  6. bempedoic acid Cardiovascular system (C10)

Frequently asked questions

What is amlodipine besilate?

amlodipine besilate (EXFORGE HCT) is a voltage-gated l-type calcium channel blocker.

What is the brand name for amlodipine besilate?

EXFORGE HCT is a marketed brand name for amlodipine besilate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.