.: Benidipine is a dihydropyridine-derived calcium channel blocker developed in Japan, with several unique mechanisms of action, that is, triple calcium channels (L, N, and T) blocking action with a membrane approach.
Kozo Yao, Ken Nagashima, Hiroyuki Miki
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Expanding Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias Limits: Biallelic SPAST Variants in Cerebral Palsy Mimics
ABSTRACT Objective Hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSP) are rare neurodegenerative disorders marked by spasticity and lower limb weakness. The most common type, SPG4, is usually autosomal dominant and caused by SPAST gene variants, typically presenting as pure HSP.
Gregorio A. Nolasco +18 more
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Changes in kidney function in a population with essential hypertension in real life settings [PDF]
Introduction. Hypertension has been identified as one of the commonest modifiable determinants for chronic kidney disease progression. A variety of antihypertensive drugs are available and their effect on kidney function has been investigated by a ...
Haidich, Anna-Bettina +6 more
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Management of hypertension in children and adolescents [PDF]
Hypertension has been recognized as an important health issue in the pediatric population over the past years. This emphasizes the need for an organized and effective plan for diagnosis and management. This review provides information to guide physicians
De Bruyne, Pauline, Vande Walle, Johan
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Decreased Serum 5‐HT: Clinical Correlates and Regulatory Role in NMJ of MG
ABSTRACT Objective Although 5‐Hydroxytryptamine (5‐HT) indirectly stimulates muscle contraction and participates in regulating Acetylcholine receptor (AChR) cluster homeostasis in cellular, animal, and clinical studies, evidence regarding its potential to modulate muscle contraction in myasthenia gravis (MG) remains limited.
Xinru Shen +18 more
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Role of calcium in morphine dependence and naloxone-precipitated withdrawal in mice
Vikas Seth, Prerna Upadhyaya, Vijay Moghe, Mushtaq AhmadDepartment of Pharmacology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IndiaPurpose: To explore the role of calcium in morphine withdrawal syndrome using various agents affecting calcium ...
Vikas Seth +3 more
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Remodelling of human atrial K+ currents but not ion channel expression by chronic β-blockade [PDF]
Chronic β-adrenoceptor antagonist (β-blocker) treatment in patients is associated with a potentially anti-arrhythmic prolongation of the atrial action potential duration (APD), which may involve remodelling of repolarising K+ currents.
A Alday +46 more
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Prophylactic Management of Vestibular Migraine: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Background Vestibular migraine (VM) is a neurological disorder characterized by episodic vertigo in patients with migraine, contributing to substantial functional impairment. Although VM is relatively common, a consensus on effective prophylactic treatments is lacking.
Hussain Ali Almohammed +11 more
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A Modern View on the Treatment for Acute Calcium Channel Blocker Poisoning
BACKGROUND. At the beginning of the 21st century, the structure of acute exotoxicoses changed, in particular, an increase in poisoning by drugs that mainly affect the cardiovascular system, including calcium channel blockers, was noted.
A. Yu. Simonova +4 more
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Prevalence of gingival overgrowth induced by antihypertensive drugs: A hospital-based study
Background: Gingival overgrowth (GO) is a known side-effect of calcium channel blockers. Although there have been several case reports, few studies have examined the prevalence of nifedipine, diltiazem, and amlodipine.
Saumiya Gopal +5 more
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