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Pinacidil
Medical Definition: | A potassium-channel opener that produces direct peripheral vasodilatation of the arterioles. It reduces blood pressure and peripheral resistance and produces fluid retention. (Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed) | |
Also Called: | Pinacidil Anhydrous,Pindac | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 85371-64-8 |
Previously Indexed: | Guanidines (1983-1998),Pyridines (1980-1982) |
Pinacidil Medical Definitions and Terms
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