Structure of Ca+2 channel blockers 10/16/2021 MEDC 604 Anti-anginals 8
Protein Binding of Calcium Channels Blockers Protein Duration of Binding Action Metabolites Amlodipine >95% 24 h phenyl hydroxylations, inactive Nicardipine 95% 3 h phenyl hydroxylations, 1 active <1% Diltiazem ~80% 6 h iv desacetyl derivative, ~ 50 % active Bepridil >90% 24 h Extensive inactive metabolites Verapamil 90% 8 h N-demethyl derivative, ~ 20 % active 10/16/2021 MEDC 604 Anti-anginals 9