Vol 69, Supp. III (2011)
Reviews
Published online: 2011-11-24
Derivatives of 1,4-dihydropyridines as “priviledged structures” and their pharmacological potential
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.79158
Abstract
Derivatives of 1,4-dihydropyridine belong to group of calcium channel blockers and remain large group of antihypertensive
agents. Particular chemical structure and presence of highly reactive binding groups make 1,4-dihydropyridines “privileged
structures”, which can be modified and change their pharmacological effects. This fact applies to new derivatives as well as
metabolites of those drugs. Particularly interesting are outcomes of experiments with metabolites of furnidypine, which tend
to cause different pharmacological effect, as well as have different profile of adverse effects from mother drug. Our paper
concerns with potential new possibilities of using derivatives of 1,4-dihydropyridines, as well as their metabolites, as agents of
more “optimised” effect.
Kardiol Pol 2011; 69, supl. III: 100–103
Kardiol Pol 2011; 69, supl. III: 100–103
Keywords: 14-dihydropyridinesexperimental cardiology“privileged structures”