List of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for calcium

Which drugs count as dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?

Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (DHP CCBs) include the following active ingredients used to treat conditions such as hypertension and angina:

- Amlodipine
- Felodipine
- Isradipine
- Nicardipine
- Nifedipine
- Nisoldipine
- Nimodipine
- Lercanidipine
- Lacidipine
- Barnidipine
- Manidipine
- Clevidipine (often used in hospital settings for blood pressure control)

Are there other CCBs that are not dihydropyridines?

Yes. Non-dihydropyridine CCBs include:
- Verapamil
- Diltiazem

(These are sometimes grouped with CCBs in general, but they are not dihydropyridines.)

Quick “brand name” search tip

If you want, tell me the country (or brands you’ve seen), and I can map local brand names to the dihydropyridine active ingredients above.