Nimodipine

Identification

Summary

Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to improve neurological outcomes in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage due to a ruptured intracranial aneurysm.

Brand Names
Nimotop, Nymalize
Generic Name
Nimodipine
DrugBank Accession Number
DB00393
Background

Nimodipine is a 1,4-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It acts primarily on vascular smooth muscle cells by stabilizing voltage-gated L-type calcium channels in their inactive conformation. By inhibiting the influx of calcium in smooth muscle cells, nimodipine prevents calcium-dependent smooth muscle contraction and subsequent vasoconstriction. Compared to other calcium channel blocking agents, nimodipine exhibits greater effects on cerebral circulation than on peripheral circulation. Nimodipine is used to as an adjunct to improve the neurologic outcome following subarachnoid hemorrhage from ruptured intracranial aneurysm.

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved, Investigational
Structure
Weight
Average: 418.4403
Monoisotopic: 418.174001196
Chemical Formula
C21H26N2O7
Synonyms
  • 2,6-dimethyl-4-(3'-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid 3-β-methoxyethyl ester 5-isopropyl ester
  • isopropyl 2-methoxyethyl 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate
  • isopropyl 2-methoxyethyl 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(m-nitrophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate
  • Nimodipine
  • Nimodipino
  • Nimodipinum
External IDs
  • BAY E 9736
  • BAY-E-9736

Pharmacology

Indication

For use as an adjunct to improve neurologic outcome following subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) from ruptured intracranial berry aneurysms by reducing the incidence and severity of ischemic deficits.

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Prophylaxis ofDelayed ischemic neurological deficit••••••••••••••••••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Nimodipine belongs to the class of pharmacological agents known as calcium channel blockers. Nimodipine is indicated for the improvement of neurological outcome by reducing the incidence and severity of ischemic deficits in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage from ruptured congenital aneurysms who are in good neurological condition post-ictus (e.g., Hunt and Hess Grades I-III). The contractile processes of smooth muscle cells are dependent upon calcium ions, which enter these cells during depolarization as slow ionic transmembrane currents. Nimodipine inhibits calcium ion transfer into these cells and thus inhibits contractions of vascular smooth muscle. In animal experiments, nimodipine had a greater effect on cerebral arteries than on arteries elsewhere in the body perhaps because it is highly lipophilic, allowing it to cross the blood brain barrier.

Mechanism of action

Although the precise mechanism of action is not known, nimodipine blocks intracellular influx of calcium through voltage-dependent and receptor-operated slow calcium channels across the membranes of myocardial, vascular smooth muscle, and neuronal cells. By specifically binding to L-type voltage-gated calcium channels, nimodipine inhibits the calcium ion transfer, resulting in the inhibition of vascular smooth muscle contraction. Evidence suggests that the dilation of small cerebral resistance vessels, with a resultant increase in collateral circulation, and/or a direct effect involving the prevention of calcium overload in neurons may be responsible for nimodipine's clinical effect in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage.

TargetActionsOrganism
AVoltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1C
inhibitor
Humans
AVoltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1D
inhibitor
Humans
AVoltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1F
inhibitor
Humans
AVoltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1S
inhibitor
Humans
AVoltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit beta-1
inhibitor
Humans
AVoltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit beta-2
inhibitor
Humans
AVoltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit beta-3
inhibitor
Humans
AVoltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit beta-4
inhibitor
Humans
UMineralocorticoid receptor
antagonist
Humans
UAryl hydrocarbon receptor
agonist
Humans
Absorption

In humans, nimodipine is rapidly absorbed after oral administration, and peak concentrations are generally attained within one hour. Bioavailability is 100% following intravenous administration and 3-30% following oral administration due to extensive first-pass metabolism.

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

95% bound to plasma protein

Metabolism

Hepatic metabolism via CYP 3A4.

Route of elimination

Nimodipine is eliminated almost exclusively in the form of metabolites and less than 1% is recovered in the urine as unchanged drug. Numerous metabolites, all of which are either inactive or considerably less active than the parent compound, have been identified.

Half-life

1.7-9 hours

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Symptoms of overdosage would be expected to be related to cardiovascular effects such as excessive peripheral vasodilation with marked systemic hypotension.

Pathways
PathwayCategory
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Interactions

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DrugInteraction
AbaloparatideThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Nimodipine is combined with Abaloparatide.
AbametapirThe serum concentration of Nimodipine can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.
AcarboseThe risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Nimodipine is combined with Acarbose.
AcebutololNimodipine may increase the arrhythmogenic activities of Acebutolol.
AceclofenacThe therapeutic efficacy of Nimodipine can be decreased when used in combination with Aceclofenac.
Food Interactions
  • Avoid grapefruit products.
  • Take with or without food. Take consistently at the same time in regard to meals.

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Product Images
International/Other Brands
Periplum
Brand Name Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
NimotopTablet30 mgOralBayer2009-07-24Not applicableCanada flag
NimotopCapsule, gelatin coated30 mg/1OralBayer1988-12-282009-04-30US flag
Nimotop - Cap 30mgCapsule30 mgOralBayer1989-12-312009-08-06Canada flag
Nimotop Cap 30mgCapsule30 mgOralMiles Canada Inc. Pharmaceutical Division1989-12-311996-10-02Canada flag
Nimotop I.V.-0.2mg/mlLiquid.2 mg / mLIntravenousBayer1996-10-082000-09-19Canada flag
Generic Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
NimodipineCapsule, liquid filled30 mg/1OralCardinal Health2008-03-21Not applicableUS flag
NimodipineCapsule, liquid filled30 mg/1OralAmerican Health Packaging2015-02-172023-09-30US flag
NimodipineCapsule30 mg/1OralANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.2015-11-012022-09-30US flag
NimodipineCapsule, liquid filled30 mg/1OralBarr Laboratories2007-05-252014-06-30US flag
NimodipineCapsule, liquid filled30 mg/1OralMajor2015-01-012019-12-16US flag

Categories

ATC Codes
C08CA06 — Nimodipine
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as dihydropyridinecarboxylic acids and derivatives. These are compounds containing a dihydropyridine moiety bearing a carboxylic acid group.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Organoheterocyclic compounds
Class
Pyridines and derivatives
Sub Class
Hydropyridines
Direct Parent
Dihydropyridinecarboxylic acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Nitrobenzenes / Nitroaromatic compounds / Dicarboxylic acids and derivatives / Vinylogous amides / Enoate esters / Amino acids and derivatives / Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compounds / Azacyclic compounds / Dialkyl ethers / Dialkylamines
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Substituents
Allyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compound / Alpha,beta-unsaturated carboxylic ester / Amine / Amino acid or derivatives / Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound / Azacycle / Benzenoid / C-nitro compound / Carbonyl group / Carboxylic acid derivative
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Molecular Framework
Aromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
C-nitro compound, diester, dihydropyridine (CHEBI:7575)
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
57WA9QZ5WH
CAS number
66085-59-4
InChI Key
UIAGMCDKSXEBJQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C21H26N2O7/c1-12(2)30-21(25)18-14(4)22-13(3)17(20(24)29-10-9-28-5)19(18)15-7-6-8-16(11-15)23(26)27/h6-8,11-12,19,22H,9-10H2,1-5H3
IUPAC Name
3-(2-methoxyethyl) 5-propan-2-yl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate
SMILES
COCCOC(=O)C1=C(C)NC(C)=C(C1C1=CC(=CC=C1)[N+]([O-])=O)C(=O)OC(C)C

References

General References
  1. Janjua N, Mayer SA: Cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage. Curr Opin Crit Care. 2003 Apr;9(2):113-9. [Article]
  2. Allen GS, Ahn HS, Preziosi TJ, Battye R, Boone SC, Boone SC, Chou SN, Kelly DL, Weir BK, Crabbe RA, Lavik PJ, Rosenbloom SB, Dorsey FC, Ingram CR, Mellits DE, Bertsch LA, Boisvert DP, Hundley MB, Johnson RK, Strom JA, Transou CR: Cerebral arterial spasm--a controlled trial of nimodipine in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage. N Engl J Med. 1983 Mar 17;308(11):619-24. [Article]
  3. Belfort MA, Anthony J, Saade GR, Allen JC Jr: A comparison of magnesium sulfate and nimodipine for the prevention of eclampsia. N Engl J Med. 2003 Jan 23;348(4):304-11. [Article]
  4. Kim JH, Park IS, Park KB, Kang DH, Hwang SH: Intraarterial nimodipine infusion to treat symptomatic cerebral vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2009 Sep;46(3):239-44. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2009.46.3.239. Epub 2009 Sep 30. [Article]
  5. Tomassoni D, Lanari A, Silvestrelli G, Traini E, Amenta F: Nimodipine and its use in cerebrovascular disease: evidence from recent preclinical and controlled clinical studies. Clin Exp Hypertens. 2008 Nov;30(8):744-66. doi: 10.1080/10641960802580232. [Article]
  6. Vergouwen MD, Vermeulen M, Roos YB: Effect of nimodipine on outcome in patients with traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage: a systematic review. Lancet Neurol. 2006 Dec;5(12):1029-32. [Article]
  7. FDA Approved Drug Products: Nymalize (nimodipine) oral solution [Link]
Human Metabolome Database
HMDB0014537
KEGG Drug
D00438
KEGG Compound
C07267
PubChem Compound
4497
PubChem Substance
46508497
ChemSpider
4341
BindingDB
50101971
RxNav
7426
ChEBI
7575
ChEMBL
CHEMBL1428
Therapeutic Targets Database
DAP000306
PharmGKB
PA450633
Guide to Pharmacology
GtP Drug Page
RxList
RxList Drug Page
Drugs.com
Drugs.com Drug Page
Wikipedia
Nimodipine
FDA label
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MSDS
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Clinical Trials

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PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4CompletedTreatmentCerebral Infarctions1
4CompletedTreatmentDementia1
4SuspendedPreventionCoronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19) / Hypertension1
4TerminatedTreatmentDepression1
4Unknown StatusPreventionMild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) / Stroke1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
  • Banner pharmacaps inc
  • Barr laboratories inc
  • Sun pharmaceutical industries inc
  • Bayer pharmaceuticals corp
Packagers
  • Amerisource Health Services Corp.
  • Banner Pharmacaps Inc.
  • Barr Pharmaceuticals
  • Bayer Healthcare
  • Caraco Pharmaceutical Labs
  • Cardinal Health
  • Catalent Pharma Solutions
  • Heritage Pharmaceuticals
  • Neuman Distributors Inc.
  • Pharmaceutics International Inc.
  • Sandhills Packaging Inc.
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
SolutionParenteral10.00 mg
SolutionIntravenous10.000 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral30 MG
Injection, solutionParenteral0.2 MG/ML
Solution / dropsOral30 MG/0.75ML
CapsuleOral30 mg/1
Capsule, liquid filledOral30 mg/1
SolutionIntravenous10 mg
Capsule, gelatin coatedOral30 mg/1
Granule, effervescent30 MG
Injection, solutionParenteral10 MG/50ML
Solution0.2 mg/1ml
SolutionParenteral10.000 mg
TabletOral30 mg
TabletOral30.000 mg
Tablet, coatedOral30 mg
InjectionParenteral
Tablet, film coatedOral
SolutionParenteral50 mg/ml
CapsuleOral30 mg
InjectionIntravenous0.02 %
LiquidIntravenous.2 mg / mL
SolutionIntracisternal; Intravenous
LiquidIntravenous0.2 mg / mL
SolutionIntravenous0.01 g
Tablet, extended releaseOral120 mg
SuspensionOral600 mg
InjectionIntravenous
TabletOral60 mg
Tablet, extended releaseOral90 mg
SolutionParenteral10 mg
SolutionOral30 mg/5mL
SolutionOral30 mg/10mL
SolutionOral60 mg/10mL
SolutionOral60 mg/20mL
Tablet, coatedOral3000000 mg
SolutionIntravenous0.2 mg
Capsule, coatedOral90 mg
Granule, effervescent
Solution / dropsOral
Tablet, coatedOral
Injection, solutionParenteral
Prices
Unit descriptionCostUnit
NiMODipine 100 30 mg capsule Box952.07USD box
Nimotop 30 mg capsule9.87USD capsule
Nimodipine 30 mg capsule9.69USD capsule
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Patents
Patent NumberPediatric ExtensionApprovedExpires (estimated)Region
US10342787No2019-07-092038-04-16US flag
US10576070No2020-03-032038-04-16US flag
US7070581No2006-07-042023-06-23US flag
US8517997No2013-08-272024-05-14US flag
US11207306No2021-12-282038-04-16US flag
US11413277No2018-04-162038-04-16US flag
US11517563No2018-04-162038-04-16US flag
US11759457No2018-04-162038-04-16US flag
US11806338No2018-04-162038-04-16US flag

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueSource
melting point (°C)125 °CNot Available
logP3.05MASUMOTO,K ET AL. (1995)
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.012 mg/mLALOGPS
logP3.41ALOGPS
logP2.54Chemaxon
logS-4.5ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)16.96Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-4.1Chemaxon
Physiological Charge0Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count6Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area117 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count10Chemaxon
Refractivity111.37 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability43.07 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings2Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterYesChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
PropertyValueProbability
Human Intestinal Absorption+0.9387
Blood Brain Barrier-0.9358
Caco-2 permeable-0.5838
P-glycoprotein substrateSubstrate0.752
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IInhibitor0.9287
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IIInhibitor0.9098
Renal organic cation transporterNon-inhibitor0.8178
CYP450 2C9 substrateNon-substrate0.8151
CYP450 2D6 substrateNon-substrate0.9118
CYP450 3A4 substrateSubstrate0.7571
CYP450 1A2 substrateInhibitor0.9108
CYP450 2C9 inhibitorInhibitor0.8949
CYP450 2D6 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9231
CYP450 2C19 inhibitorInhibitor0.8994
CYP450 3A4 inhibitorInhibitor0.8248
CYP450 inhibitory promiscuityHigh CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.8557
Ames testNon AMES toxic0.5976
CarcinogenicityNon-carcinogens0.6953
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.8797
Rat acute toxicity2.5326 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable
hERG inhibition (predictor I)Weak inhibitor0.6468
hERG inhibition (predictor II)Non-inhibitor0.8734
ADMET data is predicted using admetSAR, a free tool for evaluating chemical ADMET properties. (23092397)

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
SpectrumSpectrum TypeSplash Key
Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MSPredicted GC-MSsplash10-0f6y-8009000000-df297acbb119ead19ae2
MS/MS Spectrum - , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0006-0149000000-2a019013c0386ca13362
Predicted 1H NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Predicted 13C NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
AdductCCS Value (Å2)Source typeSource
[M-H]-207.1608481
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-198.02898
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+207.1204481
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+201.28902
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+207.1325481
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+208.7863
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Targets

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Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Voltage-gated calcium channel activity
Specific Function
Voltage-sensitive calcium channels (VSCC) mediate the entry of calcium ions into excitable cells and are also involved in a variety of calcium-dependent processes, including muscle contraction, hor...
Gene Name
CACNA1C
Uniprot ID
Q13936
Uniprot Name
Voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1C
Molecular Weight
248974.1 Da
References
  1. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [Article]
  2. Marchetti C, Usai C: High affinity block by nimodipine of the internal calcium elevation in chronically depolarized rat cerebellar granule neurons. Neurosci Lett. 1996 Mar 29;207(2):77-80. [Article]
  3. Weant KA, Ramsey CN 3rd, Cook AM: Role of intraarterial therapy for cerebral vasospasm secondary to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Pharmacotherapy. 2010 Apr;30(4):405-17. doi: 10.1592/phco.30.4.405. [Article]
  4. Dong CJ, Guo Y, Agey P, Wheeler L, Hare WA: Nimodipine enhancement of alpha2 adrenergic modulation of NMDA receptor via a mechanism independent of Ca2+ channel blocking. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010 Aug;51(8):4174-80. doi: 10.1167/iovs.09-4613. Epub 2010 Mar 24. [Article]
  5. Kim JH, Park IS, Park KB, Kang DH, Hwang SH: Intraarterial nimodipine infusion to treat symptomatic cerebral vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2009 Sep;46(3):239-44. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2009.46.3.239. Epub 2009 Sep 30. [Article]
  6. Kumar R, Mehra R, Ray SB: L-type calcium channel blockers, morphine and pain: Newer insights. Indian J Anaesth. 2010 Mar;54(2):127-31. doi: 10.4103/0019-5049.63652. [Article]
  7. Keyrouz SG, Diringer MN: Clinical review: Prevention and therapy of vasospasm in subarachnoid hemorrhage. Crit Care. 2007;11(4):220. [Article]
  8. Striessnig, J. (2004). Ca 2+ channel blockers. In Encyclopedic reference of molecular pharmacology (pp. 201-207). Berlin: Springer. [ISBN:9783540298328]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Voltage-gated calcium channel activity involved sa node cell action potential
Specific Function
Voltage-sensitive calcium channels (VSCC) mediate the entry of calcium ions into excitable cells and are also involved in a variety of calcium-dependent processes, including muscle contraction, hor...
Gene Name
CACNA1D
Uniprot ID
Q01668
Uniprot Name
Voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1D
Molecular Weight
245138.75 Da
References
  1. Sinnegger-Brauns MJ, Huber IG, Koschak A, Wild C, Obermair GJ, Einzinger U, Hoda JC, Sartori SB, Striessnig J: Expression and 1,4-dihydropyridine-binding properties of brain L-type calcium channel isoforms. Mol Pharmacol. 2009 Feb;75(2):407-14. doi: 10.1124/mol.108.049981. Epub 2008 Nov 24. [Article]
  2. Weant KA, Ramsey CN 3rd, Cook AM: Role of intraarterial therapy for cerebral vasospasm secondary to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Pharmacotherapy. 2010 Apr;30(4):405-17. doi: 10.1592/phco.30.4.405. [Article]
  3. Dong CJ, Guo Y, Agey P, Wheeler L, Hare WA: Nimodipine enhancement of alpha2 adrenergic modulation of NMDA receptor via a mechanism independent of Ca2+ channel blocking. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010 Aug;51(8):4174-80. doi: 10.1167/iovs.09-4613. Epub 2010 Mar 24. [Article]
  4. Kim JH, Park IS, Park KB, Kang DH, Hwang SH: Intraarterial nimodipine infusion to treat symptomatic cerebral vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2009 Sep;46(3):239-44. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2009.46.3.239. Epub 2009 Sep 30. [Article]
  5. Kumar R, Mehra R, Ray SB: L-type calcium channel blockers, morphine and pain: Newer insights. Indian J Anaesth. 2010 Mar;54(2):127-31. doi: 10.4103/0019-5049.63652. [Article]
  6. Keyrouz SG, Diringer MN: Clinical review: Prevention and therapy of vasospasm in subarachnoid hemorrhage. Crit Care. 2007;11(4):220. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Voltage-gated calcium channel activity
Specific Function
Voltage-sensitive calcium channels (VSCC) mediate the entry of calcium ions into excitable cells and are also involved in a variety of calcium-dependent processes, including muscle contraction, hor...
Gene Name
CACNA1F
Uniprot ID
O60840
Uniprot Name
Voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1F
Molecular Weight
220675.9 Da
References
  1. Weant KA, Ramsey CN 3rd, Cook AM: Role of intraarterial therapy for cerebral vasospasm secondary to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Pharmacotherapy. 2010 Apr;30(4):405-17. doi: 10.1592/phco.30.4.405. [Article]
  2. Dong CJ, Guo Y, Agey P, Wheeler L, Hare WA: Nimodipine enhancement of alpha2 adrenergic modulation of NMDA receptor via a mechanism independent of Ca2+ channel blocking. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010 Aug;51(8):4174-80. doi: 10.1167/iovs.09-4613. Epub 2010 Mar 24. [Article]
  3. Kim JH, Park IS, Park KB, Kang DH, Hwang SH: Intraarterial nimodipine infusion to treat symptomatic cerebral vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2009 Sep;46(3):239-44. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2009.46.3.239. Epub 2009 Sep 30. [Article]
  4. Kumar R, Mehra R, Ray SB: L-type calcium channel blockers, morphine and pain: Newer insights. Indian J Anaesth. 2010 Mar;54(2):127-31. doi: 10.4103/0019-5049.63652. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Voltage-gated calcium channel activity
Specific Function
Voltage-sensitive calcium channels (VSCC) mediate the entry of calcium ions into excitable cells and are also involved in a variety of calcium-dependent processes, including muscle contraction, hor...
Gene Name
CACNA1S
Uniprot ID
Q13698
Uniprot Name
Voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1S
Molecular Weight
212348.1 Da
References
  1. Peterson BZ, Catterall WA: Allosteric interactions required for high-affinity binding of dihydropyridine antagonists to Ca(V)1.1 Channels are modulated by calcium in the pore. Mol Pharmacol. 2006 Aug;70(2):667-75. Epub 2006 May 4. [Article]
  2. Weant KA, Ramsey CN 3rd, Cook AM: Role of intraarterial therapy for cerebral vasospasm secondary to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Pharmacotherapy. 2010 Apr;30(4):405-17. doi: 10.1592/phco.30.4.405. [Article]
  3. Dong CJ, Guo Y, Agey P, Wheeler L, Hare WA: Nimodipine enhancement of alpha2 adrenergic modulation of NMDA receptor via a mechanism independent of Ca2+ channel blocking. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010 Aug;51(8):4174-80. doi: 10.1167/iovs.09-4613. Epub 2010 Mar 24. [Article]
  4. Kim JH, Park IS, Park KB, Kang DH, Hwang SH: Intraarterial nimodipine infusion to treat symptomatic cerebral vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2009 Sep;46(3):239-44. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2009.46.3.239. Epub 2009 Sep 30. [Article]
  5. Kumar R, Mehra R, Ray SB: L-type calcium channel blockers, morphine and pain: Newer insights. Indian J Anaesth. 2010 Mar;54(2):127-31. doi: 10.4103/0019-5049.63652. [Article]
  6. Keyrouz SG, Diringer MN: Clinical review: Prevention and therapy of vasospasm in subarachnoid hemorrhage. Crit Care. 2007;11(4):220. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Voltage-gated calcium channel activity
Specific Function
The beta subunit of voltage-dependent calcium channels contributes to the function of the calcium channel by increasing peak calcium current, shifting the voltage dependencies of activation and ina...
Gene Name
CACNB1
Uniprot ID
Q02641
Uniprot Name
Voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit beta-1
Molecular Weight
65712.995 Da
References
  1. Weant KA, Ramsey CN 3rd, Cook AM: Role of intraarterial therapy for cerebral vasospasm secondary to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Pharmacotherapy. 2010 Apr;30(4):405-17. doi: 10.1592/phco.30.4.405. [Article]
  2. Dong CJ, Guo Y, Agey P, Wheeler L, Hare WA: Nimodipine enhancement of alpha2 adrenergic modulation of NMDA receptor via a mechanism independent of Ca2+ channel blocking. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010 Aug;51(8):4174-80. doi: 10.1167/iovs.09-4613. Epub 2010 Mar 24. [Article]
  3. Kim JH, Park IS, Park KB, Kang DH, Hwang SH: Intraarterial nimodipine infusion to treat symptomatic cerebral vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2009 Sep;46(3):239-44. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2009.46.3.239. Epub 2009 Sep 30. [Article]
  4. Kumar R, Mehra R, Ray SB: L-type calcium channel blockers, morphine and pain: Newer insights. Indian J Anaesth. 2010 Mar;54(2):127-31. doi: 10.4103/0019-5049.63652. [Article]
  5. Keyrouz SG, Diringer MN: Clinical review: Prevention and therapy of vasospasm in subarachnoid hemorrhage. Crit Care. 2007;11(4):220. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Voltage-gated calcium channel activity
Specific Function
The beta subunit of voltage-dependent calcium channels contributes to the function of the calcium channel by increasing peak calcium current, shifting the voltage dependencies of activation and ina...
Gene Name
CACNB2
Uniprot ID
Q08289
Uniprot Name
Voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit beta-2
Molecular Weight
73579.925 Da
References
  1. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [Article]
  2. Weant KA, Ramsey CN 3rd, Cook AM: Role of intraarterial therapy for cerebral vasospasm secondary to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Pharmacotherapy. 2010 Apr;30(4):405-17. doi: 10.1592/phco.30.4.405. [Article]
  3. Kim JH, Park IS, Park KB, Kang DH, Hwang SH: Intraarterial nimodipine infusion to treat symptomatic cerebral vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2009 Sep;46(3):239-44. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2009.46.3.239. Epub 2009 Sep 30. [Article]
  4. Kumar R, Mehra R, Ray SB: L-type calcium channel blockers, morphine and pain: Newer insights. Indian J Anaesth. 2010 Mar;54(2):127-31. doi: 10.4103/0019-5049.63652. [Article]
  5. Keyrouz SG, Diringer MN: Clinical review: Prevention and therapy of vasospasm in subarachnoid hemorrhage. Crit Care. 2007;11(4):220. [Article]
  6. Striessnig, J. (2004). Ca 2+ channel blockers. In Encyclopedic reference of molecular pharmacology (pp. 201-207). Berlin: Springer. [ISBN:9783540298328]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Voltage-gated calcium channel activity
Specific Function
The beta subunit of voltage-dependent calcium channels contributes to the function of the calcium channel by increasing peak calcium current, shifting the voltage dependencies of activation and ina...
Gene Name
CACNB3
Uniprot ID
P54284
Uniprot Name
Voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit beta-3
Molecular Weight
54531.425 Da
References
  1. Weant KA, Ramsey CN 3rd, Cook AM: Role of intraarterial therapy for cerebral vasospasm secondary to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Pharmacotherapy. 2010 Apr;30(4):405-17. doi: 10.1592/phco.30.4.405. [Article]
  2. Dong CJ, Guo Y, Agey P, Wheeler L, Hare WA: Nimodipine enhancement of alpha2 adrenergic modulation of NMDA receptor via a mechanism independent of Ca2+ channel blocking. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010 Aug;51(8):4174-80. doi: 10.1167/iovs.09-4613. Epub 2010 Mar 24. [Article]
  3. Kim JH, Park IS, Park KB, Kang DH, Hwang SH: Intraarterial nimodipine infusion to treat symptomatic cerebral vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2009 Sep;46(3):239-44. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2009.46.3.239. Epub 2009 Sep 30. [Article]
  4. Kumar R, Mehra R, Ray SB: L-type calcium channel blockers, morphine and pain: Newer insights. Indian J Anaesth. 2010 Mar;54(2):127-31. doi: 10.4103/0019-5049.63652. [Article]
  5. Keyrouz SG, Diringer MN: Clinical review: Prevention and therapy of vasospasm in subarachnoid hemorrhage. Crit Care. 2007;11(4):220. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Voltage-gated calcium channel activity
Specific Function
The beta subunit of voltage-dependent calcium channels contributes to the function of the calcium channel by increasing peak calcium current, shifting the voltage dependencies of activation and ina...
Gene Name
CACNB4
Uniprot ID
O00305
Uniprot Name
Voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit beta-4
Molecular Weight
58168.625 Da
References
  1. Weant KA, Ramsey CN 3rd, Cook AM: Role of intraarterial therapy for cerebral vasospasm secondary to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Pharmacotherapy. 2010 Apr;30(4):405-17. doi: 10.1592/phco.30.4.405. [Article]
  2. Dong CJ, Guo Y, Agey P, Wheeler L, Hare WA: Nimodipine enhancement of alpha2 adrenergic modulation of NMDA receptor via a mechanism independent of Ca2+ channel blocking. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010 Aug;51(8):4174-80. doi: 10.1167/iovs.09-4613. Epub 2010 Mar 24. [Article]
  3. Kim JH, Park IS, Park KB, Kang DH, Hwang SH: Intraarterial nimodipine infusion to treat symptomatic cerebral vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2009 Sep;46(3):239-44. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2009.46.3.239. Epub 2009 Sep 30. [Article]
  4. Kumar R, Mehra R, Ray SB: L-type calcium channel blockers, morphine and pain: Newer insights. Indian J Anaesth. 2010 Mar;54(2):127-31. doi: 10.4103/0019-5049.63652. [Article]
  5. Keyrouz SG, Diringer MN: Clinical review: Prevention and therapy of vasospasm in subarachnoid hemorrhage. Crit Care. 2007;11(4):220. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function
Receptor for both mineralocorticoids (MC) such as aldosterone and glucocorticoids (GC) such as corticosterone or cortisol. Binds to mineralocorticoid response elements (MRE) and transactivates targ...
Gene Name
NR3C2
Uniprot ID
P08235
Uniprot Name
Mineralocorticoid receptor
Molecular Weight
107066.575 Da
References
  1. Dietz JD, Du S, Bolten CW, Payne MA, Xia C, Blinn JR, Funder JW, Hu X: A number of marketed dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers have mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist activity. Hypertension. 2008 Mar;51(3):742-8. doi: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.107.103580. Epub 2008 Feb 4. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Agonist
General Function
Transcription regulatory region dna binding
Specific Function
Ligand-activated transcriptional activator. Binds to the XRE promoter region of genes it activates. Activates the expression of multiple phase I and II xenobiotic chemical metabolizing enzyme genes...
Gene Name
AHR
Uniprot ID
P35869
Uniprot Name
Aryl hydrocarbon receptor
Molecular Weight
96146.705 Da
References
  1. Hu W, Sorrentino C, Denison MS, Kolaja K, Fielden MR: Induction of cyp1a1 is a nonspecific biomarker of aryl hydrocarbon receptor activation: results of large scale screening of pharmaceuticals and toxicants in vivo and in vitro. Mol Pharmacol. 2007 Jun;71(6):1475-86. Epub 2007 Feb 27. [Article]

Enzymes

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Vitamin d3 25-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It performs a variety of oxidation react...
Gene Name
CYP3A4
Uniprot ID
P08684
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 3A4
Molecular Weight
57342.67 Da
References
  1. Liu XQ, Ren YL, Qian ZY, Wang GJ: Enzyme kinetics and inhibition of nimodipine metabolism in human liver microsomes. Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2000 Aug;21(8):690-4. [Article]
  2. Choi JS, Burm JP: Enhanced nimodipine bioavailability after oral administration of nimodipine with morin, a flavonoid, in rabbits. Arch Pharm Res. 2006 Apr;29(4):333-8. [Article]

Drug created at June 13, 2005 13:24 / Updated at February 20, 2024 23:55