Benidipine

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Benidipine (INN), also known as Benidipinum or benidipine hydrochloride, is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension).

Dosing

Benidipine is dosed as 2–4 mg once daily.^[1]

Availability

Benidipine is sold as Coniel by Kyowa Hakko Kogyo.

Benidipine is only licensed for use in Japan and selected Southeast Asian countries, where it is sold as 4 mg tablets.

References

↑ Hi-Eisai Pharmaceutical, Inc. “Coniel (benidipine) package insert (Philippines)”. MIMS Philippines. CMPMedica. Retrieved 2008-03-31.

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[1] Hi-Eisai Pharmaceutical, Inc. “Coniel (benidipine) package insert (Philippines)”. MIMS Philippines. CMPMedica. Retrieved 2008-03-31.

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