Abstract
The o-nitrophenyl group at position 4 of dihydropyridine of nifedipine analogues was replaced by 1-methylimidazole. These compounds were evaluated as calcium-channel antagonists using the high K+ contraction of guinea-pig ileal longitudinal smooth muscle. The results for the symmetrical esters showed that increasing the length of methylene chain of ester more than 3 units decreases activity. For cyclic esters, cyclopropylmethyl ester was more active than cyclohexylmethyl ester. Our results revealed two compounds with activities similar to the reference drug nifedipine; the symmetrical cyclopropylmethyl ester, and the asymmetrical phenethyl ethyl derivatives were the most potent antagonists tested.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
