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Manufacturing Process

Preparation of 2,3-dichlorobenzylideneacetylacetic acid-methylester.2,3-Dichlorobenzaldehyde is reacted with methyl acetoacetate in a suitable solvent in the presence of a catalytic amount of acetic acid and piperidine. Water is azeotropically separated off during the reaction. The reaction mixture is extracted in order to remove the catalysts. The solvent is evaporated and methanol is added. The product is crystallized by cooling the solution, isolated by filtration and finally washed with methanol.

Therapeutic Function

Antihypertensive

Biological Activity

L-type Ca 2+ channel blocker that is selective over N-, R-, P/Q- and T-type channels. Displays high vascular selectivity; lowers arterial blood pressure without altering cardiac contractility. Antihypertensive.

Definition

ChEBI: The mixed (methyl, ethyl) diester of 4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-2,6-dimethyl-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid. A calcium-channel blocker, it lowers blood pressure by reducing peripheral vascular resistance through a highly selective action on smooth m scle in arteriolar resistance vessels. It is used in the management of hypertension and angina pectoris.

Brand name

Plendil (AstraZeneca).

General Description

Felodipine, 4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid ethylmethyl ester (Plendil), is a second-generation dihydropyridinechannel blocker of the nifedipine type. It is more selectivefor vascular smooth muscle than for myocardial tissueand serves as an effective vasodilator.