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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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