Chemical Name:(1S,2S)-2-[2-[[3-(1H-Benzimidazol-2yl)propyl]methylamin
o]ethyl]-6-fluoro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-(1-methylethyl)-
2-naphthalenyl methoxyacetoacetate dihydrochloride
Biological Activity:
Ca2+
channel blocker with moderate selectivity for T-type Ca2+ channels
displaying IC50 values of 2.7 μM and 18.6 μM for T-type and L-type channels
respectively. Antihypertensive agent.
Osterrieder
and Holck (1989) In
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